2013 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · E26 KDY
2013 Hyundai IX35 (1.7L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 106,451 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI IX35
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E26 KDY Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 106,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E26 KDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Hyundai Ix35 (E26 KDY) between December 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
E26 KDY Mileage History
- 29/12/201513,535 mi
- 19/12/201621,577 mi+8,042 mi
- 28/12/201734,751 mi+13,174 mi
- 13/08/201838,251 mi+3,500 mi
- 12/08/201946,720 mi+8,469 mi
- 12/08/202061,054 mi+14,334 mi
- 13/08/202061,056 mi+2 mi
- 27/08/202164,989 mi+3,933 mi
- 09/08/202274,672 mi+9,683 mi
- 09/08/202274,672 mi
- 28/02/202378,068 mi+3,396 mi
- 03/03/202378,068 mi
- 25/03/202488,650 mi+10,582 mi
- 27/03/202488,729 mi+79 mi
- 24/03/202599,880 mi+11,151 mi
- 16/04/2025100,549 mi+669 mi
- 16/04/2025100,549 mi
- 06/05/2026106,419 mi+5,870 mi
- 15/05/2026106,451 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 8,955 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai ix35
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: HYUNDAI IX35
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- DPF, EGR and boost-hose issues on CRDi diesels(Moderate)
Short-trip use and neglected servicing lead to blocked DPFs, sticky EGR valves and split boost hoses, causing limp mode and recurring warning lights.
- AWD coupling and rear differential wear(Moderate)
On four-wheel-drive models, neglected tyres or missed fluid changes can strain the coupling and rear diff, producing whine, vibration or judder on tight turns.
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- DPF, EGR and boost-hose issues on CRDi dieselsModerate
Short-trip use and neglected servicing lead to blocked DPFs, sticky EGR valves and split boost hoses, causing limp mode and recurring warning lights.
- AWD coupling and rear differential wearModerate
On four-wheel-drive models, neglected tyres or missed fluid changes can strain the coupling and rear diff, producing whine, vibration or judder on tight turns.
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