2014 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · EX14 XEN

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by recurring mechanical failures and deferred attention to structural corrosion. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 79,684 miles, this success followed immediately after a significant failure just four days prior. That failure revealed critical safety issues including a fractured offside front coil spring and total failure of the parking brake system. The persistence of a worn steering column universal joint across multiple testing periods suggests that certain components are only addressed when they reach failure point rather than through preventative maintenance. At 12 years old, the car has covered 79,684 miles, averaging approximately 6,640 miles per year. This low-intensity usage pattern is consistent with its age, yet the record shows a notable spike of 13,488 miles between August 2023 and August 2024. This period of higher use likely coincided with the discovery of multiple advisories, including perished tyres and corroded suspension arms, indicating that the vehicle's environmental exposure may have accelerated the degradation of rubber and metal components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody to assess the progression of corrosion on the rear sub-frame and suspension arms. The tester has flagged these areas as corroded but not yet weakened for three consecutive years, meaning structural integrity is a long-term risk to monitor. Specific attention is also required for the braking system, as the 2025 failure highlighted restricted movement in brake levers and corroded brake pipes covered in grease. The mechanical state of the steering column universal joint and the condition of the rear seat belt webbing should be verified to ensure the previous repairs were executed effectively and that the vehicle is not rapidly returning to a failed state.