2013 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · MT13 FVM

The 2013 Hyundai ix35 currently holds a valid MOT that was issued on 10 December 2025 at 81,523 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean pass followed a failure the previous day at 81,518 miles, where the tester flagged an excessively worn offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint and a worn front wishbone rear bush on the same side, along with a nearside front wishbone rear bush worn but not yet producing excessive movement. The fact that these suspension defects were rectified within 24 hours and the car passed the very next day suggests the previous owner addressed the issues promptly rather than ignoring them. The maintenance trend is therefore stable and currently improving, with no outstanding advisories on the latest certificate. The mileage pattern is broadly consistent with the vehicle's age. Between the December 2023 test at 72,320 miles and the December 2024 test at 76,871 miles, the car covered 4,551 miles in 12 months. The jump from 76,871 miles in December 2024 to 81,518 miles by December 2025 represents 4,647 miles in roughly 11 months, confirming a steady annual rate of around 4,500 to 4,600 miles. This is slightly below the 6,271 miles per year implied by the lifetime average, indicating the car may have seen lighter recent use or spent periods stationary. No suspicious gaps or sudden spikes appear in the record. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components. The December 2023 failure recorded a fractured offside front coil spring, which is a serious structural defect that demands close visual examination of both front coil springs for any signs of cracking, sag, or corrosion. The repeated flagging of anti-roll bar linkage ball joints and wishbone bushes across multiple tests points to a pattern of front-end wear that is common on this platform but should not be dismissed. Check the condition of the anti-roll bar links, drop links, and both front wishbone bushes for play or deterioration, and inspect the ball joint dust covers for splits that could allow dirt ingress and accelerate wear. The braking system also warrants attention. The December 2024 test carried an advisory for front brake pads wearing thin, and while the 2025 pass shows no current brake defects, a buyer should verify the thickness of both front and rear pads and examine the condition of the brake discs for lipping, scoring, or uneven wear. The parking brake lever was flagged as high in both December 2023 tests, suggesting the handbrake adjustment may have been only partially corrected. Test the parking brake function on an incline and check the rear brake calipers for any tendency to stick or bind, as a high lever can indicate stretched cables or poorly adjusted rear brakes rather than a simple adjustment issue.