2013 Hyundai IX35 1.6L Petrol · SD63 PMU

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend that has shifted from clean records to recurring mechanical and structural degradation. While it passed its latest MOT in November 2025 at 68,441 miles, this followed a failure just days prior due to a major exhaust leak, emissions completion failure, and an oil leak. The presence of corroded rear suspension components in the most recent test indicates that the vehicle's underbody is beginning to succumb to age-related decay, despite the relatively low mileage. At 13 years old, the 68,441 miles recorded represents low annual usage, averaging approximately 5,265 miles per year. However, the data shows a significant anomaly between October 2020 (64,442 miles) and October 2021 (49,957 miles), where the mileage actually decreased, suggesting a potential recording error or odometer irregularity. Since 2022, the vehicle has seen more consistent use, but the frequency of failures related to brakes and suspension suggests that the low-mileage profile may have led to components seizing or corroding due to lack of regular movement. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear sub-frame and suspension mounting points, as the tester flagged structural corrosion in these areas during 2023 and 2025. The braking system shows a history of neglect, with binding rear calipers, pitted front discs, and a parking brake adjustment issue noted between 2023 and 2024. The oil leak identified in November 2025 also requires professional investigation to determine if it is a minor weeping or a significant seal failure. Given the recent exhaust failure, the entire length of the system and the silencer should be checked for structural integrity and secure mounting.