2010 Hyundai IX35 2.0L Diesel · SM10 VFV

The 2010 Hyundai ix35 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 26 September 2025 at 140,861 miles passed, but only after a failure two days prior on 24 September 2025 at the same recorded mileage. That failure flagged an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush, front brake imbalance, and excessive fluctuation in the front service brake. The immediate retest cleared these items, suggesting repairs were carried out, yet the underlying pattern reveals a vehicle with recurring brake and suspension faults that a buyer should not overlook. Mileage accumulation tells a fairly consistent story. Between 23 October 2023 at 116,324 miles and 25 September 2024 at 129,194 miles, the car covered roughly 12,870 miles in just under twelve months. The jump from 129,194 miles in September 2024 to 140,861 miles by September 2025 adds another 11,667 miles, confirming sustained annual use close to the 8,800-mile average expected for a sixteen-year-old vehicle. No suspicious gaps or sudden drops appear in the record, though the identical mileage recorded on both the failed and passed tests in September 2025 is worth noting as a possible data entry anomaly or a vehicle that was not driven between inspections. The recurring fault pattern centres on two areas: braking and suspension. Front brake imbalance and excessive fluctuation appeared in the September 2024 failure and again in the September 2025 failure, indicating a persistent issue likely tied to warped front brake discs, a binding caliper, or uneven pad wear. The offside front lower suspension arm bush wear flagged in 2025, combined with the excessively worn offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint noted in the September 2024 failure, points to gradual deterioration of front-end components that may accelerate if not properly addressed. A prospective buyer should have the front brake discs, pads, and calipers measured for runout and drag, and should inspect all front suspension bushes and ball joints for play and perishing. Secondary concerns include repeated advisories for a child seat obstructing the nearside rear adult belt inspection, which limits confidence in the condition of that belt assembly. Rear tyre wear on the inside edge, noted in September 2024, suggests possible rear alignment drift or worn rear suspension bushes that may have been corrected but should be verified with a four-wheel alignment check. The intermittent registration plate and rear position lamp faults are minor electrical items but confirm that basic bulb and wiring checks have been inconsistent. Overall, the vehicle appears mechanically usable following its latest pass, yet the repeated brake and suspension flags demand a thorough independent inspection before purchase.