2015 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · LL65 HBG

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2015 Hyundai ix35, conducted on 14 July 2025, resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This clean outcome extends a consistent pattern established over the preceding four years, with passes at the 2024, 2023, and 2022 tests also free of any recorded defects. The absence of recurring advisories relating to suspension components, brake wear, corrosion, or exhaust emissions suggests that the vehicle has been maintained to a satisfactory standard throughout this testing period, and the maintenance trend can be considered stable rather than showing signs of deterioration. With a recorded mileage of 88,047 miles over approximately eleven years, the vehicle has accumulated an average of around 8,000 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a family SUV of this age. There are no significant gaps in the recorded mileage that would suggest extended periods of standing, nor does the history indicate unusually rapid accumulation that might point to high-mileage wear on the drivetrain. This balanced usage profile is mechanically favourable, suggesting that consumable components such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and clutch or transmission elements have likely been exercised regularly rather than left to degrade through inactivity. Although the MOT history is commendably clean, a prospective buyer should not rely on test data alone given that an MOT is a relatively basic roadworthiness check rather than a comprehensive mechanical inspection. Particular attention should be paid to age-related deterioration that an annual test may not fully capture. Tyre sidewalls should be closely inspected for perishing and cracking, which is common on vehicles of this vintage regardless of tread depth, and the spare or inflation kit should be checked for serviceability. The 12V battery should be tested for cranking performance, as units beyond five years of age frequently exhibit reduced capacity, especially in vehicles with stop-start functionality. Brake discs should be examined for surface corrosion and the calipers for any signs of seizing or binding, particularly after the vehicle has been stationary. Fluid services and other time-based maintenance items warrant verification through the service book or accompanying documentation. Coolant, brake fluid, and automatic transmission fluid where applicable all degrade through chemical ageing rather than purely through use, so confirmation that these have been replaced at manufacturer-recommended intervals is important for long-term reliability. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for any suspension clonks or knocks over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or coil spring seats, and should check for any pulling under braking that might suggest a binding caliper or warped disc. Uneven tyre wear across an axle can point to tracking or suspension geometry issues, while any hesitation, excessive smoke, or warning lights from the engine bay should prompt a diagnostic scan. Overall, the strong MOT record combined with average mileage suggests a fundamentally sound vehicle, but a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified independent technician remains highly advisable to verify the condition of age-sensitive components.