2013 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · SB08 KOP

The most recent MOT passed in January 2025, but it highlighted significant concerns regarding the braking system. The offside service brake was noted as binding, and both the front and rear brakes were recorded as being imbalanced. There is a clear and recurring pattern of brake-related issues. Since 2022, the vehicle has consistently shown problems with thin brake pads and binding brakes. While the 2024 inspection focused on thin pads, the most recent entry suggests the issue has progressed from simple wear to more complex problems involving brake imbalance and binding. The vehicle also experienced a significant failure in early 2024 due to multiple faults in the suspension and steering. These included worn suspension arm pins and bushes, as well as damaged dust covers on the track rod end and ball joints. The mechanical trend appears to be worsening. Although the vehicle is passing its tests, the issues are becoming more systemic, moving from simple consumable wear like pads and tyres to more complex problems involving brake imbalance and binding. With approximately 114,615 miles recorded, the mileage is typical for a 13-year-old vehicle.