2013 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · EY63 EFT

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, showing a stable maintenance trend following a significant period of mechanical neglect. The most recent test in September 2025 at 97,803 miles passed with only a minor consumable issue, specifically a nail in the offside rear tyre. This represents a marked improvement from the major failure in 2022, as the vehicle has since undergone three consecutive tests without any recorded defects or mechanical advisories. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical low-annual usage, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year over its thirteen-year life. Between August 2022 and September 2025, the vehicle covered 22,579 miles, indicating a steady and predictable usage rate. The lack of defects in the 2023 and 2024 tests suggests that once the extensive repairs required after the August 2022 failure were addressed, the owner maintained the vehicle to a standard level of mechanical care. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system, as the 2022 failure highlighted multiple issues with suspension arm ball joint dust covers and track rod end boots. While these were evidently repaired, the rubber components on a vehicle of this age are prone to cracking and degradation. The parking brake was previously a critical failure point due to excessive movement and low efficiency; therefore, the handbrake should be rigorously tested on an incline to ensure the adjustment remains correct and the cables are not seizing or stretching.