2015 Hyundai IX35 2.0L Diesel · JD54 JJS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward suspension wear issues. While it passed its most recent test in March 2026 at 84,351 miles, this followed a failure just five weeks prior. The February failure identified excessive wear on the offside rear suspension arm bush and a worn bush on the nearside trailing arm. The fact that these faults were rectified to achieve a pass in March indicates that the rear suspension components are reaching the end of their service life. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year over its eleven-year lifespan. The data shows steady progression, moving from 70,474 miles in May 2023 to 84,351 miles in early 2026. This consistent accumulation suggests the car has not sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to premature rubber degradation in components. However, the sudden appearance of suspension faults at 84,000 miles suggests that age-related fatigue is now manifesting despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension to ensure the recent repairs were comprehensive. The 2023 advisory regarding a slight leak at the differential should be re-examined to ensure the weeping has not progressed into an active leak requiring seal replacement. Given the recent failure of the trailing arm bushes, the inspector should also check for signs of uneven tyre wear or play in the remaining bushes, as degraded rubber bushings often fail sequentially and risk a repeat failure in the next MOT cycle.