2012 Hyundai IX35 1.6L Petrol · FD62 OAO

The 2012 Hyundai ix35 presents a stable and recently improving mechanical picture. The most recent test on 27 October 2025 at 64,791 miles passed with zero defects, a clean sheet that followed a failure just three days prior for a fractured offside front coil spring. That rapid repair and subsequent pass indicate the suspension fault was addressed promptly, and no further issues were flagged at the same mileage. The maintenance trend is therefore positive, moving from a serious structural defect to a fully compliant result within a single inspection cycle. The mileage pattern is notably low for a vehicle of this age. At roughly 4,628 miles per year, the ix35 has seen light use. The record shows a steady but modest accumulation: 56,266 miles in October 2022, 58,678 in October 2023, 61,793 in October 2024, and 64,791 by late 2025. That is an average annual gain of around 2,800 to 3,100 miles, consistent with short, local journeys rather than sustained motorway work. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests covers just 2,998 miles over twelve months, reinforcing the impression of light, possibly infrequent use. No sudden jumps or suspicious plateaus appear in the data. Despite the low mileage, the history reveals recurring attention to consumable wear items. Rear inner brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in October 2024, and both rear tyres showed cracking or perishing at the same test. The previous year, the offside front tyre was worn close to the legal limit. These are typical wear points for a vehicle spending most of its life on urban or suburban roads, where brake and tyre degradation can outpace mileage. A buyer should inspect the current tyre condition carefully, checking sidewalls for age-related cracking, and verify the rear brake pad thickness and disc condition in person. The fractured offside front coil spring from October 2025 is the most significant defect on record. A broken spring affects ride height, suspension geometry, and can place uneven loads on dampers and bushes. Although repaired before the pass, a physical inspection of the replacement spring, the corresponding nearside spring for matching condition, and the front suspension dampers and top mounts is advisable. Given the vehicle's age and the nature of the failure, a thorough check for corrosion on the subframe, suspension mounting points, and around the spring seats would be prudent before purchase.