2015 Hyundai IX35 1.6L Petrol · EO15 VCD

The 2015 Hyundai ix35 presents a broadly stable maintenance trend, though the most recent MOT on 16 February 2026 at 89,528 miles flagged two minor lighting defects on the offside rear cluster. These are simple bulb or wiring faults rather than structural or mechanical concerns. The vehicle passed cleanly in June 2024 and June 2023, suggesting the current advisories have only recently developed. The overall pattern points to a car that has been kept in generally roadworthy condition with no recurring safety-critical failures. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. From 66,171 miles in June 2022 to 73,815 miles in June 2023, the car covered roughly 7,600 miles in that year. It then moved from 73,815 to 82,601 miles by June 2024, an increase of around 8,800 miles. The final jump to 89,528 miles by February 2026 represents about 6,900 miles over approximately 20 months, a slight dip in annual use. At roughly 8,100 miles per year over its 11-year life, this is typical for a family SUV and does not raise concerns about either excessive wear or suspiciously low recorded mileage. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear braking system and lighting circuits. The June 2024 failure recorded rear brake pads below 1.5mm, which is at the absolute minimum serviceable thickness. Given the 6,900 miles covered since that test, the pads and discs should be checked for uneven wear or scoring. The repeated rear lighting fault in the 2026 test, involving both the outer position lamp and stop lamp on the offside, warrants inspection of the rear light cluster wiring loom and bulb holders for corrosion or water ingress, a common issue on ix35 models of this age. Suspension bushes and coil springs deserve attention too, given the 89,528 miles on original or near-original components, particularly the rear suspension which bears the load on this platform. The June 2022 advisory on nearside rear tyre wear and cracking suggests possible alignment or damping issues, so a thorough check of rear wheel geometry and shock absorber condition is advisable before purchase.