2014 Hyundai IX35 SE NAV Crdi 1.7L Heavy oil · HRZ 9515

A completely clean MOT history across seven recorded tests from 2018 to 2026 indicates that no roadworthiness‑related defects have been formally identified on this 2014 Hyundai IX35, with the most recent pass recorded on 23 April 2026. The uninterrupted series of passes, each showing “no defects recorded,” suggests that, at the times of testing, the vehicle met the statutory safety and emissions standards without any noted failures or advisories. At 75,140 miles the vehicle averages roughly 6,300 miles per year, a mileage rate that sits comfortably within the typical usage envelope for a twelve‑year‑old SUV. The MOT chronology shows a one‑year interval between the 2018 and 2019 tests and then a three‑year gap before the 2022 test, after which annual testing resumes. Those longer intervals mean that any wear developing between 2019 and 2022 would not have been captured by an MOT inspection, so a focused visual and functional check of components that tend to deteriorate with time—such as suspension bushings, brake pads and discs, and tyre tread—will be prudent. Because the MOT record contains no specific advisories, there are no documented problem areas to target, but the absence of recorded defects does not guarantee the condition of wear items. On a test drive listen for any clunking or knocking over bumps that could reveal deteriorated suspension links or worn bushings, feel for any judder or pulsation in the brake pedal that might hint at thinning pads or warped discs, and note any steering pull or vibration that could indicate tyre imbalance or alignment issues. Inspect the underside for signs of corrosion on the chassis and exhaust, and verify that all lights, indicators and the emissions control system operate correctly. A pre‑purchase inspection should therefore concentrate on the usual wear points of a high‑ground‑clearance vehicle of this age: tyre depth and uniformity, brake pad thickness, condition of the steering rack and tie‑rod ends, and the integrity of the rear suspension components. Confirm that the battery terminals are clean, the coolant level is adequate and that there are no visible oil leaks around the engine and gearbox. Addressing any emerging wear now will help maintain the vehicle’s roadworthiness trajectory that the MOT history has so far reflected.