2011 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · TC02 AAA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful test on January 15, 2026, at 37,597 miles. The maintenance trend shows recent instability marked by a failure just two miles prior to that pass due to a fractured nearside front coil spring. While the repair was addressed immediately, the transition from a clean pass to a mechanical failure suggests that components may be reaching the end of their age-related fatigue life despite the low overall mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent, short-interval usage, moving from 30,335 miles in early 2023 to 37,597 miles in early 2026. This pattern typically reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it increases the risk of rubber-based components, such as bushes, seals, and brake lines, degrading or cracking due to stationary time rather than distance travelled. A buyer must scrutinise the braking system closely, as the 2023 test at 30,335 miles flagged pitted offside rear brake discs and imbalanced front brakes that barely met legal limits. Low-use vehicles often suffer from surface corrosion on rotors and seized calipers due to lack of heat. The fractured coil spring in 2026 further indicates that the suspension geometry may be compromised, necessitating a physical inspection of all springs, arms, and bushings to ensure age-related rot has not caused secondary damage to the chassis.