2013 Hyundai IX35 1.6L Petrol · YP13 SNF

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift towards developing corrosion-related issues. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 69,479 miles, the tester identified multiple defects regarding the brake piping and rear suspension arms. This represents a regression from the clean records seen between 2021 and 2023, indicating that the vehicle's underbody components are beginning to succumb to age-related degradation despite the relatively low total distance covered. At 13 years old, the recorded mileage of 69,479 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 5,345 miles per year. The data shows consistent, light usage, with intervals of roughly 3,300 miles recorded between the July 2023 and July 2024 tests, and another 3,500 miles between the July 2024 and June 2025 tests. This low-usage profile suggests the car has sat for extended periods, which often correlates with the degradation of rubber brake lines and the seizing of caliper components as noted in the history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and rear suspension. The June 2025 test flagged both nearside and offside front brake pipes as corroded and masked, a common tactic used to hide surface rust from the tester's view. Furthermore, the noted corrosion on both rear suspension arms requires close scrutiny to ensure structural thinning has not progressed beyond surface level. The binding nearside rear brake noted in 2024 should also be checked to ensure the piston is not permanently seized due to the vehicle's low duty cycle.