2012 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · DS12 EPK

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, but the recent history reveals a reactive maintenance pattern rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in September 2024 at 114,868 miles, this followed a failure just four days prior. The trend shows that the owner only addresses critical faults once they result in a failure, as components like the ball joints and drive shaft boots were only replaced when strictly necessary to maintain roadworthiness status. At 114,868 miles, the 14-year-old Hyundai has averaged approximately 8,200 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for its age. However, there is a significant gap of over 8,000 miles between June 2022 and July 2023, followed by another 7,500-mile stretch leading to the September 2024 tests. This intermittent pattern of use suggests the car may spend long periods sitting stationary, which often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and the surface corrosion noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the suspension system, as the tester has repeatedly flagged corrosion on both rear suspension arms in 2024 and excessive wear on the offside front ball joint in 2023. The history of binding rear brakes and pitted discs in 2023 indicates that the braking system is prone to seizing from lack of use. Furthermore, the nearside front CV boot should be checked for tears or grease leakage, as the previous failure indicates a known point of weakness in the drivetrain.