2013 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · SA11 ANT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test on May 2026 at 128,199 miles, this followed a significant failure just six days prior. The trend shows a pattern of allowing critical components like the braking system and suspension geometry to degrade until they reached the point of legal failure. This suggests the previous owner only addressed faults when strictly necessary to pass the MOT test rather than performing preventative maintenance between intervals. At 128,199 miles over 13 years, the vehicle averages approximately 10,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for an SUV. However, there was a rapid accumulation of over 10,000 miles between May 2024 and April 2025. This period of higher use correlates with the heavy wear noted in the April 2025 failure, which included exposed cords on the offside front tyre and failing parking brake components. The mileage progression indicates consistent vehicle use throughout its life. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly closely, as the nearside ball joint and its dust cover were recently flagged for excessive wear and failure. The record of corroded coil springs across all corners in 2025 remains a concern for future structural integrity, as corrosion often leads to the spring snapping under stress. Furthermore, the braking system shows recurring issues with the offside rear caliper binding and thin front pads noted in May 2026. The buyer should verify the parking brake is now fully effective and check for uneven wear on the brake discs resulting from the previous binding issues.