2013 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · EN62 XOT

The 2013 Hyundai ix35 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 15 July 2025 at 104,950 miles. The most recent test recorded only minor cosmetic advisories regarding slightly discoloured rear direction indicators, which are non-mechanical and do not affect structural integrity or roadworthiness. Critically, the vehicle failed the previous day at 104,947 miles due to excessive parking brake lever movement, but this was rectified within 24 hours before the pass, demonstrating prompt remedial action. The 2024 test at 98,906 miles was entirely clean, reinforcing a pattern of consistent upkeep in the most recent period. The mileage accumulation of approximately 8,073 miles per year over 13 years is typical for a vehicle of this age and suggests regular, steady use rather than prolonged standing or extreme high-mileage stress. The record shows a notable gap between July 2023 at 92,579 miles and July 2024 at 98,906 miles, representing roughly 6,327 miles in 12 months, which is slightly below the annual average but still within normal parameters. The most recent 12-month interval from July 2024 to July 2025 saw only 6,044 miles added, indicating the vehicle may be seeing lighter use recently. No suspicious mileage reversals or gaps suggesting long-term storage are present in the record. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and braking components, as these areas have shown recurring wear. The 2024 failure flagged an excessively worn nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush on the tie bar arm, a component critical for wheel alignment and handling stability. Although this was repaired for the subsequent pass, the condition of all rear suspension bushes, ball joints, and coil springs should be verified for deterioration given the vehicle's age and mileage. The 2023 advisories for worn front brake pads and discs, along with a nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit, indicate consumable wear was being monitored but not always proactively replaced. Inspect all brake discs, pads, and tyres for uneven wear, and check the parking brake mechanism and cables for smooth operation given the 2025 failure for excessive lever movement. The engine management light fault recorded in 2024 was cleared for the pass, so a diagnostic scan for stored fault codes is advisable to confirm no underlying emissions or engine management issues persist.