2013 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · SC13 ECA

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 3 July 2025 at 102,696 miles, yet the underlying maintenance trend shows a clear deterioration in mechanical condition. The car failed its test just two days prior with serious safety defects including a loose rear road wheel fixing and a cut tyre reaching the ply cords. Although the subsequent pass indicates these specific items were rectified, the record reveals recurring instability in the steering rack and persistent brake system issues that have not fully resolved. Mileage accumulation averages roughly 7,900 miles annually, which aligns with typical usage for a 13-year-old SUV. However, the gap between the July 2024 and July 2025 tests covers over four thousand miles, suggesting a period of intensive use or potential odometer discrepancy before the most recent inspection. This rapid increase in distance coincides with the escalation of faults from simple advisories in 2023 to critical failures involving braking balance and structural wear by mid-2025. Buyers must prioritise an immediate visual inspection of the steering linkage and suspension arms given the repeated flags for inner joint play and worn bushes. The history of binding rear brakes and pitted discs indicates a pattern of neglected servicing that could lead to sudden loss of control if left unaddressed. Furthermore, the presence of corrosion on the rear sub-frame and multiple tyre defects suggests previous owners may have deferred essential repairs until legal limits were breached rather than maintaining proactive care.