2013 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · SL13 JWD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding the rear suspension assembly. While it passed the most recent test in December 2025 at 79,846 miles, the tester flagged wear on both nearside and offside rear suspension arm pins or bushes. This follows a pattern of defects identified in early 2025, indicating that the rear suspension components are undergoing progressive degradation that has not yet been addressed despite multiple MOT advisories. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,142 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 11,806 miles recorded between January 2024 and January 2025, which represents a period of higher usage compared to the previous years. However, the clean records from 2023 and 2024 suggest the vehicle was in a good mechanical state during that interval, and the sudden surge in mechanical faults suggests that age-related wear on rubber components is now catching up with the relatively low total mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear suspension to determine the extent of the perished bushes and worn trailing arm pins. The recorded history of reduced handbrake efficiency in early 2025 suggests the braking mechanism may require adjustment or service to ensure optimum holding performance. Additionally, although the offside front track rod end failed in early January 2025, the buyer should verify the steering geometry and alignment to ensure the repair was completed correctly and that no secondary wear is present on the tyres.