2014 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · WG64 FSS

The 2014 Hyundai ix35 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 2 July 2025 at 117,310 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean sheet is significant because it follows a concentrated cluster of failures just days earlier in June 2025, where the tester flagged binding service brakes on both rear sides, a parking brake efficiency failure, and a TPMS malfunction. The fact that all of those issues were resolved before the retest on 2 July suggests the previous owner addressed the brake system faults promptly rather than ignoring them. The record shows no recurring structural corrosion, suspension, or steering defects across the entire history, which is encouraging for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The mileage accumulation of roughly 9,776 miles per year is typical for a vehicle of this age and does not raise concerns about either excessive wear or suspiciously low use. The annual increments between tests are consistent, moving from 107,647 miles in August 2023 to 114,017 miles in September 2024, then to 117,259 miles by June 2025. There are no large unexplained gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings. The most recent test date of July 2025 is just under twelve months old as of today, meaning the current MOT certificate remains valid but will expire within weeks, so a buyer should factor a fresh test into any purchase decision. The recurring theme across the history is rear brake wear and related faults. Rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in both the September 2024 and August 2023 tests, and the June 2025 failures involved binding rear service brakes and a parking brake issue. A buyer should physically inspect the rear brake discs, calipers, and parking brake mechanism for uneven wear, seized guide pins, or a poorly adjusted handbrake cable. The TPMS fault from June 2025 also warrants a check of the wheel-mounted sensors and system reset, as a recurring electrical fault could indicate damaged sensors or wiring rather than a simple calibration issue. Beyond the brakes, the front tyre wear noted in August 2023, described as worn close to the legal limit on the edge, points to possible tracking or suspension bush wear. Although that advisory did not reappear in later tests, a buyer should still inspect the inner edges of the front tyres and check the condition of the front suspension bushes and track rod ends. Overall, the record reflects a vehicle that has had its faults addressed rather than neglected, but the concentration of rear brake issues means a focused mechanical inspection of that system is essential before purchase.