2014 Hyundai IX35 1.6L Petrol · LV14 XOL

The 2014 Hyundai ix35 presents a textbook clean MOT history, with every recorded test in the past four years returning a pass and no advisories, failures, or defects noted by the examiner. The most recent assessment on 21 November 2025 was a pass with no defects recorded, and notably the same date also shows a prior failed entry with no defects recorded, which is a common DVSA administrative occurrence where a retest is logged on the same day as the original failure without items being recorded against it. Across the 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 test cycles the vehicle has demonstrated consistent roadworthiness with no recurring advisories on suspension, braking, corrosion, or exhaust components. This unbroken pass record with zero advisory items is a strong indicator that the car has been mechanically well maintained and free from developing wear issues typically associated with vehicles of this age. With 51,071 miles recorded over roughly twelve years, the ix35 averages around 4,256 miles annually, which is significantly below the typical usage pattern for a family crossover of this vintage. The MOT history shows testing consistently every twelve months with no multi-year gaps, confirming the vehicle has remained in active road use throughout its life rather than being laid up for extended periods. This combination of low annual mileage and continuous testing suggests the car has likely been used for shorter journeys, commuting, and lighter duties rather than long motorway runs. Mechanically, lower annual mileage of this nature means that wear-sensitive consumables such as brake discs, pads, tyres, and clutch components are likely to be in better condition than would be expected on a higher-mileage equivalent, though diesel ix35 models in particular can be prone to DPF issues with predominantly short-trip usage that prevents proper regeneration cycles. Given the complete absence of advisories across four consecutive MOT tests, a prospective buyer has limited specific defect history to investigate, but a thorough physical inspection remains essential given the vehicle's age and the known common weaknesses of the ix35 platform. On a test drive, pay particular attention to the rear suspension, as early ix35 models were subject to Hyundai manufacturer campaigns regarding rear trailing arm corrosion, and listen for any knocking or clonking over uneven surfaces which could indicate worn rear suspension bushes or compromised trailing arm bushings. The steering should be checked for any vagueness or knocking through the front wheels, which could point to worn front lower arm bushes or drop link deterioration, and the rear drum or disc brakes should be inspected for binding or uneven wear. Under the vehicle, inspect the exhaust system, subframe mounting points, and brake pipes for any surface corrosion, particularly given the car's twelve-year age, and check the engine bay and undertray for any signs of oil seepage from the cam cover or turbo oil feed lines on diesel variants. A cold start observation is worthwhile, listening for any diesel knock, timing chain rattle, or excessive smoke from the exhaust, and the clutch should be tested on a hill to confirm smooth engagement without slipping or judder. Tyres should be examined for even wear across the axle and for age-related cracking on the sidewalls, and the air conditioning system, often a weak point on Korean vehicles of this era, should be verified to be functioning effectively. Despite the immaculate MOT record, a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with Hyundai and Kia products would be prudent to verify the structural and mechanical condition beneath the surface.