2010 Hyundai IX35 2.0L Diesel · SA60 WPR

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthiness status of Pass, but the maintenance record indicates a significant deterioration in condition compared to the 2022 test, suggesting a trend of worsening rather than stable upkeep. The most recent MOT, taken on 2022-12-14, passed at 91,669 miles with a bonnet corroding at the front and multiple tyres perishing at the tread, which is a critical issue that must be addressed before the vehicle can be legally driven. This test was conducted exactly 3.5 years ago, placing the vehicle at 16 years old with roughly 5,700 miles per year of recorded mileage, a pattern that implies the owner may have been careless regarding regular servicing over the past two years. The 2022-12-07 test failed at 91,667 miles, confirming the severity of the current condition and highlighting that the vehicle has not maintained its previous mechanical integrity since the previous MOT. The mileage pattern strongly suggests rapid accumulation of wear and tear rather than a steady pace of use. The vehicle has experienced a significant gap between the 2022-12-14 test and the 2021-11-29 test, where the mileage dropped from 91,669 to 86,011 miles, indicating that the owner may have been absent for the intervening period or the vehicle was driven less frequently. This gap of approximately 5,658 miles over two months is notable, as the vehicle has not accumulated any significant mileage since the 2021-11-29 test, which was only 86,011 miles. While the vehicle has not shown a clear accelerating trend since the 2021-11-29 test, the data is sparse enough to warrant caution, as the vehicle has not been used for a full 16 years and the mileage has not increased signifiantly since the most recent test. A thorough inspection is required to identify specific mechanical risks that have not been addressed in the maintenance history. The most frequent recurring faults include suspension components such as arm pins and bushings that are worn but not resulting in excessive movement, steering rack inner joints that show play, and rear sub-frames that are corroded. These structural issues are linked to the tyre perishing at the tread and the rear propshaft flexible coupling that is almost to excess, suggesting that the owner has likely skipped regular wheel bearing and suspension bushings. Additionally, the front bonnet has been corroded at jagged edges, which is a sign of ongoing structural deterioration that could compromise the vehicle's structural integrity. The oil leak in the rear differential is also a serious concern that must be checked for leaks and replaced before the vehicle is driven again.