2014 Hyundai IX35 1.6L Petrol · ML64 EKA

This Hyundai ix35 presents an unusually sparse MOT history that warrants close attention from any prospective buyer. Across five recorded tests spanning 2023 to 2025, only one entry contains any defect information whatsoever, and even that single failure on 20 October 2024 was followed by an immediate pass the next day with no advisories recorded. The clean slate from the most recent assessment on 21 October 2025 demonstrates that the vehicle currently meets all statutory roadworthiness requirements, but the near-total absence of advisories over a twelve-year-old vehicle with this mileage is itself a point worth questioning. Genuinely well-maintained vehicles of this age typically accumulate minor advisories relating to wear items such as brake components, tyres, suspension bushes, or corrosion, and a complete absence of these notes across multiple tests can occasionally indicate that minor issues have been rectified promptly between tests rather than being flagged at all, or alternatively that advisories have not been consistently recorded. The recorded mileage of 81,645 miles against a 2014 manufacture date gives an average annual accumulation of roughly 6,800 miles, which sits comfortably within typical parameters for a vehicle of this age and type. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest the car has been laid up for extended periods, and the relatively even spacing of annual tests indicates consistent use. This kind of moderate, regular mileage is generally favourable mechanically, as it implies that consumable components such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and timing-related items have experienced steady rather than intermittent use. That said, an ix35 of this vintage and mileage should be approaching a point where original factory timing chains, clutch assemblies, and suspension component bushes begin to show meaningful wear, regardless of how the annual mileage is distributed. Given the lack of specific advisories in the record, a prospective buyer should focus their pre-purchase evaluation on the areas most commonly affected on ix35s of this generation. The rear suspension multi-link arrangement is a known weak point, and any knocking or clonking noises heard from the rear over uneven surfaces or speed humps would suggest worn trailing arm bushes, coil spring seats, or damper mounts. On test drive, pay particular attention to steering response and any pulling to one side under braking, as ix35s of this era have been known to suffer from warped front brake discs and binding caliper sliders, which often manifest as pedal pulsation or uneven pad wear. Listen for any clonking from the front suspension over dips and during full-lock manoeuvres, which would point to worn anti-roll bar drop links or bottom arm bushes, both of which are relatively common replacement items at this mileage. Bodywork and underfloor corrosion should also be inspected thoroughly despite no advisories being recorded. The ix35 is not immune to surface corrosion around wheel arches, sills, and underbody components, particularly around brake pipe runs and subframe mounting points, and a test drive on a wet road combined with a visual inspection of the underside using ramps or a lift would be prudent. Check for any signs of oil misting or staining around the engine, particularly from the rocker cover gasket and turbo oil feed lines if fitted, and verify that the cooling system has been maintained, as ix35s can suffer from thermostat housing failures and minor coolant leaks as the plastic components age. Finally, confirm that the most recent advisory-free pass was not preceded by any repair work that might suggest a developing issue, and ensure the timing chain is operating quietly on cold start, as replacement of this item on later GDi petrol variants is a significant cost consideration at this mileage.