2013 Hyundai IX35 2.0L Diesel · GF63 OSY

The Hyundai IX35 presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 14 January 2026 at 233,543 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test pass came on the same day as a failure at 233,541 miles, though no defects were listed against either entry, suggesting an administrative correction rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to this, the vehicle passed without defect on 8 January 2025 at 224,109 miles and again on 15 January 2024 at 214,968 miles. The absence of any recorded advisories or failures across three consecutive annual cycles indicates consistent baseline compliance with roadworthiness standards. At roughly 13 years old, the vehicle carries 233,543 recorded miles, equating to near 18,000 miles per year and placing it well above typical use for its class. Mileage advanced by 9,434 miles between the January 2024 and January 2025 tests, then by 9,434 miles again to the January 2026 pass, showing a steady and unbroken annual accumulation rather than sporadic high-use bursts or long dormant periods. The DVSA data shows no gaps exceeding the standard twelve-month test interval, and the clean defect record across all entries implies the previous keepers maintained statutory test eligibility without lapse. Given the sparse MOT history contains no flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake disc wear, corrosion, or exhaust emission concerns, a buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition owing to the high mileage. The front suspension arms, rear trailing bushes, and brake calipers warrant hands-on checks for binding or fatigue not captured by a pass result. Drivetrain components such as the clutch and differential should be assessed for high-mileage degradation despite the absence of tester advisories. The repeated same-day fail and pass pairs at 224,107/224,109 miles and 233,541/233,543 miles reflect clerical retests rather than recurring mechanical defects. A purchaser may treat the vehicle as mechanically sound per record, but the elapsed six months since the last test and the elevated mileage mean a fresh pre-purchase examination remains prudent.