2014 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · EX14 XEO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in September 2025 at 85,662 miles resulted in a pass despite inoperative hazard warning and indicator tell-tales. While these are minor electrical faults that do not prevent a pass, they suggest basic bulb checks were not performed prior to the inspection. The trend shows a shift from a clean record in 2022 to increasingly frequent mechanical and wear issues. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,138 miles per year. Between September 2022 at 56,649 miles and September 2024 at 78,257 miles, the car covered 21,608 miles, representing a higher rate of annual use. This consistent mileage suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, but places steady stress on rubber components and suspension bushings, which aligns with the failures seen in the later records. A buyer should focus specifically on the front suspension geometry, as the failure in September 2023 at 69,284 miles revealed deteriorated track rod end dust covers and a worn trailing arm bush. Although these were reportedly rectified to pass the subsequent test, the buyer must check for any remaining play in the steering linkage or uneven tyre wear. The 2024 advisory regarding both front tyres being worn on the edge further indicates a potential alignment issue or worn shocks that requires immediate attention. Physical inspection of the electrical system is also necessary to ensure the indicator and hazard circuits identified in 2025 have actually been resolved.