2015 Hyundai IX35 1.6L Petrol · ML15 ELC

Across five recorded MOT tests between 2023 and 2026, this ix35 has produced an inconsistent roadworthiness picture rather than a uniformly clean one. The most recent assessment on 13 July 2026 was a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior test on 24 July 2025 was similarly clean, but that pair of passes is interrupted by a failure on 11 July 2025, just thirteen days earlier, with three major defects logged: an exhaust carbon monoxide exceedance after the second fast idle, and both the rear fog lamp and its dashboard tell-tale inoperative. That single failure episode is the defining event in the history, as it demonstrates that the vehicle was once presented in a state that fell below statutory requirements, even though subsequent retests have since shown compliance. The earlier 2024 test carried tyre-related advisories on both rear wheels, and those have not reappeared in the two cleanest records, suggesting either replacement or wear progression that has not yet crossed advisory thresholds. Recorded mileage of 107,860 miles across an eleven-year life equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 9,800 miles, which sits broadly within expected parameters for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no multi-year gaps in the testing record that would suggest extended periods off the road, and no sharp mileage jumps between consecutive tests that would indicate inconsistencies or potential clock irregularities. Mechanically, this level of sustained use means that wear items such as suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and pads, drive belts, and the clutch or automatic transmission internals will have accumulated meaningful working cycles. A continuous annual test cadence, with tests recorded in each of the last four summers, confirms the vehicle has remained in active service throughout the recorded period. Given the tyre advisories recorded at the 2024 test, a prospective buyer should examine both rear tyres and the nearside rear in particular for any residual cracking, perishing, or slow punctures around previous repair sites, as nail damage and sidewall degradation can recur or have left weakened areas. Even though no tyre defects were logged in 2025 or 2026, the rear pair will be approaching the end of their service life by now, and tread depth across the full width should be measured rather than judged by central grooves alone. The exhaust carbon monoxide failure from 2025 deserves specific attention on a test drive: listen for any blowing sounds from the exhaust joints or heat shields on cold start, watch the idle for hunting or rough running when warm, and be alert to any smell of unburned fuel from the tailpipe, as lambda sensor wear, catalytic converter degradation, or an air leak upstream of the lambda probe can all push CO readings back above limits and would not necessarily generate an obvious dashboard warning. The rear fog lamp and tell-tale faults from the same 2025 failure point to a straightforward electrical concern rather than a structural one, but they serve as a useful reminder to verify operation of all external lighting and dashboard indicators during a pre-purchase inspection, including the rear fog lamp switch and its dash confirmation lamp. Beyond those flagged items, the absence of any recorded suspension, brake, corrosion, or steering advisories across the five tests is a notable feature of the record, though it should not be treated as proof of sound condition underneath. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, feel for any vibration through the steering wheel under braking which would indicate warped discs, and check for pulling to one side under steady acceleration. Inspect the underside, subframe, and brake pipes visually for any surface rust or corrosion bubbling through paint, as corrosion-related advisories typically only appear once they have crossed defined MOT thresholds.