2013 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · EY13 OFA

The 2013 Hyundai ix35 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 16 January 2026 at 73,309 miles passed, but only after a failure on the same day flagged both front tyres below the 1.6mm legal limit, rear brake pads under 1.5mm, and a worn rear brake disc. The tester also noted worn lower suspension arm pins or bushes on both front corners, though without excessive movement. This pattern suggests the previous owner addressed critical safety items to get a pass but left known suspension wear unresolved. The trend is not clearly improving; rather, it shows a vehicle that has been kept on the road with targeted fixes rather than consistent preventative upkeep. At roughly 5,639 miles per year, the mileage is low for a 13-year-old vehicle. The record shows a gap of nearly two years between the February 2024 pass at 67,426 miles and the January 2025 test at 70,396 miles, indicating about 2,970 miles covered in that period. The jump from 70,396 to 73,309 miles in the following twelve months suggests slightly more regular use recently, but the overall low annual mileage raises the possibility of long periods standing still, which can cause tyre flat-spotting, brake surface corrosion, and deteriorated rubber components such as the track rod end dust covers flagged in the January 2025 failure. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering. Worn lower suspension arm bushes appeared in both the January 2025 and January 2026 tests, and both track rod end dust covers were excessively deteriorated in 2025, meaning dirt and moisture may have entered the joints. Check for play in the track rod ends and inspect the lower arm bushes for cracking or perishing. The rear brake disc was flagged as worn in both 2025 tests, and the pads were below minimum thickness at the start of 2026, so examine the entire rear braking system for uneven wear or binding calipers. Given the low mileage and age, also look for corrosion on the underside, particularly around suspension mounting points, subframe, and brake lines, as short-trip use and standing periods accelerate structural rust even when mileage remains modest.