2012 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · YH62 AXJ

The 2012 Hyundai ix35 presents a mixed but broadly improving maintenance trend, culminating in a pass at its most recent MOT on 24 February 2026 at 108,323 miles. That test was not clean. The tester flagged a front lower suspension component for corrosion, a front inner brake disc for wear and pitting, and rear underbody corrosion. None were deemed serious enough to fail the vehicle, yet the pattern of corrosion advisories is now appearing in consecutive years and warrants close physical inspection. The record does show a genuine improvement from the serious mechanical failures of 2025, suggesting the previous owner addressed critical faults but left surface corrosion to accumulate. Mileage accumulation sits at approximately 7,737 miles per year over fourteen years, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The interval between the April 2024 pass at 102,803 miles and the February 2026 pass at 108,323 miles covers roughly 5,520 miles over nearly two years, indicating lighter recent use or periods of standing. The 2025 test cycle itself is notable: a fail on 28 April at 107,408 miles followed by a pass the next day at the same mileage, confirming the faults were rectified promptly. The gap between April 2025 and February 2026 is ten months, which is slightly longer than the standard annual cycle but not unusually so. The 2025 failure exposed significant mechanical neglect that was subsequently repaired. A fractured nearside front coil spring, a seriously weakened offside rear brake disc, a binding nearside rear service brake, and a non-functioning nearside front position lamp all appeared on the same test. The coil spring fracture in particular points to a period of deferred suspension maintenance. When inspecting the vehicle in person, pay close attention to the front suspension for any fresh cracking or uneven ride height, and check the rear braking system for uneven wear, dragging calipers, or handbrake efficiency. The rear brake drum back plates were flagged as insecure in April 2024, and rear underbody corrosion appeared again in February 2026. A thorough underside inspection is essential. Probe the rear subframe, suspension mounting points, and brake lines for structural corrosion, and verify that all brake components operate freely without binding.