2012 Hyundai IX35 1.6L Petrol · ST12 GUO
2012 Hyundai IX35 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 May 2012. Recorded mileage 96,131 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI IX35
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ST12 GUO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 96,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Hyundai ix35
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
ST12 GUO Mileage History
- 17/01/202474,944 mi
- 22/01/202585,102 mi+10,158 mi
- 22/01/202585,102 mi
- 21/01/202696,131 mi+11,029 mi
- 21/01/202696,131 mi
Average of roughly 10,529 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ST12 GUO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Hyundai Ix35 (ST12 GUO) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: HYUNDAI IX35
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- DPF, EGR and boost-hose issues on CRDi diesels(Moderate)
Short-trip use and neglected servicing lead to blocked DPFs, sticky EGR valves and split boost hoses, causing limp mode and recurring warning lights.
- AWD coupling and rear differential wear(Moderate)
On four-wheel-drive models, neglected tyres or missed fluid changes can strain the coupling and rear diff, producing whine, vibration or judder on tight turns.
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- DPF, EGR and boost-hose issues on CRDi dieselsModerate
Short-trip use and neglected servicing lead to blocked DPFs, sticky EGR valves and split boost hoses, causing limp mode and recurring warning lights.
- AWD coupling and rear differential wearModerate
On four-wheel-drive models, neglected tyres or missed fluid changes can strain the coupling and rear diff, producing whine, vibration or judder on tight turns.
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