2014 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · SE10 MAY

The 2014 Hyundai ix35 presents a stable and highly favorable maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass on 10 December 2025 at 111,559 miles. The tester recorded zero defects at this most recent inspection, indicating the vehicle currently meets all required safety and environmental standards. While a failure occurred on 18 December 2024 at 103,026 miles, the absence of recorded defects suggests an administrative anomaly or an aborted test rather than a mechanical fault, as the car passed cleanly on the same day at 103,028 miles. The trajectory over the last three years demonstrates consistent upkeep, with no recurring mechanical or structural issues undermining the vehicle's roadworthiness. The mileage accumulation aligns perfectly with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 9,300 miles per year, which falls well within typical usage parameters. Between the December 2022 test at 89,763 miles and the January 2024 test at 98,593 miles, the ix35 covered 8,830 miles over thirteen months. The subsequent year saw a slightly higher accumulation of 4,435 miles, bringing the total to 103,028 miles by late 2024. From December 2024 to the most recent December 2025 test, the odometer climbed 8,531 miles. This steady, predictable accumulation implies regular daily use rather than prolonged standing or excessively high-mileage touring, reducing the risk of deterioration caused by seized components or fuel degradation. Despite the pristine MOT record, a physical inspection remains essential for a twelve-year-old ix35 covering over 111,000 miles. The lack of advisories does not preclude the onset of typical wear, so a buyer should closely examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, a common issue on older ix35 models. Brake disc thickness and pad life warrant verification, as does the condition of the exhaust system for early signs of corrosion. The structural integrity of the underbody and inner arches requires scrutiny, particularly given the vehicle's age, to ensure no corrosion has developed since the December 2025 test. The anomalous failure recorded on 18 December 2024 without accompanying defects warrants a brief query to the seller, though the immediate clean pass on the same day strongly indicates a procedural rather than mechanical issue.