2015 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · SR64 AFE

The most recent DVSA examination on 27 November 2025 returned a Pass, although a single advisory was recorded concerning slight play in the offside front track rod end ball joint. Inspecting the trend across the available tests, the 2023 and 2022 examinations were entirely free of advisories, suggesting a period of sound mechanical condition, but the 2024 test then carried a notably heavy advisory list covering brake disc wear on all four corners, thinning front and rear brake pads, and a service brake performance note indicating the system was only just meeting standard. This cluster of brake-related advisories in 2024, followed by the suspension-related advisory in 2025, suggests a vehicle whose consumable wear and steering components are now becoming more prominent, and a prospective purchaser should view the current maintenance trend as stable to mildly worsening rather than actively deteriorating. At 106,284 recorded miles over an eleven-year period, this Hyundai ix35 has covered roughly 9,662 miles annually, which sits close to the typical UK average and indicates regular rather than sporadic use. The mileage progression across the MOT records shows consistent accumulation year on year, with no significant gaps that would point to long periods of standing, which is generally favourable for preventing issues such as brake caliper seizure, underbody corrosion, and 12 volt battery degradation. However, this is an above-average odometer for the model, meaning wear-sensitive items including suspension components, clutch or automatic transmission internals, engine oil consumption, and drivetrain mounts are likely to be approaching the latter stages of their service life and warrant closer scrutiny during physical inspection. Given the recurring brake disc and pad advisories across 2021 and 2024, a buyer should carry out a thorough inspection of the braking system, ideally by removing the wheels to allow direct measurement of remaining pad material and visual assessment of disc wear, lipping, and surface corrosion. On a test drive, listen for any brake shudder under firm pedal application, which would indicate warped or unevenly worn discs, and pay attention to pulling to either side under braking that could suggest a binding caliper or uneven pad transfer. The 2024 advisory specifically noting the service brake was only just meeting requirements raises the possibility that the rear drum or caliper self-adjustment mechanism, or the handbrake cable and lever, may need attention, so confirm the handbrake holds firmly on an incline without excessive lever travel. A thorough brake fluid flush is also advisable given the age and mileage, as hygroscopic moisture absorption reduces boiling point over time and can compromise pedal feel under sustained use. The track rod end ball joint play flagged in November 2025 is a steering component safety item that, if left to deteriorate, will produce distinct symptoms including vague or wandering steering on the motorway, uneven and accelerated inner or outer tyre tread wear, and audible clonks or knocks from the front suspension when traversing speed humps or during full-lock low-speed manoeuvres. A buyer should jack the front of the vehicle and check for any vertical or horizontal free play at the joint by hand, and inspect the inner and outer edges of the front tyres for feathered wear patterns that would confirm the joint has been working loose for some time. Beyond the advisories, given the vehicle's age, it is prudent to inspect all suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and coil springs for cracking or sagging, examine the exhaust system for corrosion around mounting rubbers and the rear silencer, and check for any oil seepage around the engine and transmission seams consistent with higher-mileage wear. Tyre sidewalls should be examined for age-related perishing and cracking regardless of tread depth, the cooling system should be pressure tested in case of internal corrosion, and the automatic gearbox fluid or manual transmission oil should be assessed for condition and correct level, as calendar-based servicing of these fluids is often overlooked on family SUVs reaching this stage of life.