2013 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · SC13 ECJ

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in January 2026 with only a minor advisory related to a child seat obstructing belt inspection, indicating it was roadworthy at that time. However, just eight days prior, it failed on eight separate defects, including dangerously low tyre tread on both front wheels, a fractured front coil spring, excessive wear on suspension and steering components, and significant brake imbalance and binding. The severity and number of failures in early January 2026 suggest a sharp deterioration in mechanical condition shortly before the pass, raising concerns about the consistency of maintenance. While the final test outcome was clean, the proximity of such extensive failures to the pass date implies critical repairs were made under urgency, rather than reflecting long-term reliability. The car has accumulated 93,998 miles over approximately 13 years, averaging about 7,231 miles annually, which aligns with typical usage for its age. Mileage progression between tests is consistent: 73,607 miles in January 2024, 81,187 by December 2024, and 93,998 by January 2026, showing no unexplained gaps or sudden jumps. This steady increase indicates regular use without prolonged periods of inactivity, which can sometimes mask corrosion or fluid degradation. The absence of major advisories in the two previous passes—December 2024 and January 2024—suggests the vehicle had been relatively well-maintained until late 2025, when multiple systems began to fail simultaneously. A prospective buyer should closely inspect the front suspension and steering components, particularly the track rod end and suspension arm ball joints, which showed advanced wear and damage in January 2026. The braking system requires thorough evaluation, given past issues with rear brake imbalance, pad wear below 1.5mm, binding calipers, and degraded discs. The recurrence of brake-related faults across multiple tests points to underlying maintenance neglect or systemic wear. Additionally, while no structural corrosion was reported, the age and repair history warrant a detailed underbody inspection for rust, especially around suspension mounting points. Given the sudden cluster of failures preceding the latest pass, verification that all repairs were completed to a high standard—and not just minimally addressed for test compliance—is essential.