2013 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · EY63 EFU

The 2013 Hyundai ix35 presents a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 23 February 2026, recording 107,480 miles with zero defects. The maintenance trend is broadly stable and currently improving, though the record shows a pattern of minor, recurring wear items that demand attention at predictable intervals. The tester flagged no structural or safety-critical failures in 2026, which is a strong positive indicator for a vehicle of this age. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable, averaging roughly 8,268 miles per year. Between the February 2022 test at 76,635 miles and the February 2023 test at 87,920 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 11,285 miles in twelve months, a slightly busier period. The subsequent intervals show a steadier pace, with around 9,500 miles added between February 2023 and February 2024, and roughly 1,362 miles between February 2025 and February 2026. That sharp drop in the final year suggests the vehicle may have been used sparingly or left standing for extended periods, which can itself introduce issues such as flat-spotted tyres, brake surface corrosion, and deteriorated seals. The MOT record flags two recurring areas of concern. Rear brake wear appears repeatedly, with advisories for worn and pitted rear brake discs and thin rear brake pads noted in the February 2025 test at 106,118 miles. Front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in the February 2023 test at 87,920 miles. A buyer should inspect both front and rear braking components in person, checking disc thickness, pad material remaining, and caliper operation for any signs of binding. The nearside front suspension arm ball joint had slight play in February 2025, and while this did not recur in 2026, the joint and its associated bushes and coil springs should be physically examined for wear, cracking, or corrosion, particularly on the underside where road salt accumulates. Beyond the flagged items, a buyer should conduct a thorough underbody inspection for structural corrosion, paying close attention to suspension mounting points, subframes, and sill seams. Tyre condition and age deserve scrutiny given the low recent mileage, as rubber degrades with time regardless of tread depth. The inoperative offside registration plate lamp noted in 2023 should be verified as repaired, and all exterior lighting, windscreen wipers, and washers should be tested during any in-person inspection.