2014 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · EX14 XEV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy having passed its latest MOT in August 2025 at 74,794 miles. However, the immediate history reveals a concerning lapse in maintenance standards regarding the braking system. A failure in July 2025, just ten days prior to the most recent pass, highlighted multiple critical defects including an inoperative nearside parking brake, a binding offside rear service brake, and thin front pads. While these issues appear to have been rectified, the trend suggests a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive preventative care. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 63,602 miles in July 2022 to 74,794 miles in 2025. This low annual usage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to high long-distance stress, but the short interval of only five miles recorded between the July 2025 failure and the August 2025 pass indicates the car was driven very little leading up to the significant mechanical failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking assembly and parking mechanism. The recurring nature of binding calipers and poor parking brake efficiency across 2023 and 2025 indicates potential issues with caliper sliders or seized cables that may not be fully resolved by a simple adjustment. Additionally, the uneven wear on the front tyres noted in 2023 suggests possible alignment issues or worn suspension components. Inspect the rear discs for further pitting or scoring to ensure the previous binding issues have not caused heat damage.