2013 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · EY63 EFR

The 2013 Hyundai ix35 presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 19 May 2025 at 62,218 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health follows a pattern of consistent passes, with the only recorded failure occurring just seven days prior on 12 May 2025 at 62,213 miles. That failure was a minor electrical defect, a non-functioning nearside front position lamp, which was evidently rectified before the successful retest. The maintenance trend is demonstrably stable and currently improving, with no recurring mechanical or structural advisories appearing across the entire history. The mileage accumulation tells a story of exceptionally low usage for a vehicle of this age. Over thirteen years, the odometer has recorded just 62,218 miles, averaging approximately 4,786 miles per year. The record shows a steady and gradual accumulation, with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps. Between the April 2024 test at 60,684 miles and the May 2025 tests at 62,213 to 62,218 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 1,534 miles in just over a year. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has been used primarily for short, local journeys, which can be harder on components like the exhaust system and diesel particulate filter than sustained motorway driving, but the MOT record indicates these systems have remained compliant. A buyer should approach this vehicle with cautious optimism, focusing the physical inspection on areas that low-mileage, short-trip vehicles often neglect. The complete absence of advisories for suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion across five consecutive tests is highly encouraging. However, the lack of any recorded mileage between the April 2023 test at 57,092 miles and the April 2024 test at 60,684 miles, a gap of over a year, warrants a close inspection of the tyres for uneven wear or perishing, and the brake system for any signs of binding calipers or corroded discs from standing periods. The single electrical fault, a position lamp failure, is a consumable item and not indicative of a wider wiring concern, but a full function test of all lights and electrical systems remains prudent.