Hyundai ix35 2012: MOT failure rate for its age
35.0% of 51,782 MOT tests of the Hyundai ix35 first registered in 2012 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 106.3 (95% CI 104.7–107.8; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2012 Hyundai ix35 fails more often than other build years of the same model at the same age.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 35.0 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 51782 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 104.7–107.8) | 106.3 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 51782 |
| Rank among this model's 7 build years | 6 | of 7 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 51782 |
| Tested in 2024 | 8210 | tests | median 93,639 miles | 2024 | 8210 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2012 Hyundai ix35 fail at each age?
Cars built in 2012 were tested at ages 7 to 12 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 9,129 | 29.9 | 29–30.9 | 28.4 | 105.6 |
| 8 | 8,655 | 32 | 31–33 | 28.9 | 110.9 |
| 9 | 8,700 | 33.3 | 32.3–34.3 | 30.9 | 107.8 |
| 10 | 8,606 | 35.6 | 34.6–36.7 | 33.3 | 107.1 |
| 11 | 8,482 | 38.9 | 37.9–40 | 37.6 | 103.5 |
| 12 | 8,210 | 40.8 | 39.8–41.9 | 39.3 | 104 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 51,782 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2012 Hyundai ix35?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2012 is brakes: 20.3 items per 100 first tests, against 20.1 across all build years of the Hyundai ix35. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2012 were tested at ages 7 to 12.
| Failure group | Built 2012, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 20.3 | 20.1 | 10,522 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 19.1 | 14 | 9,866 |
| Suspension | 16 | 8.9 | 8,310 |
| Tyres | 10.6 | 10.3 | 5,498 |
| Visibility | 7.4 | 7.3 | 3,851 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 51,782 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2012 compare with the years around it?
Among the 7 published build years of the Hyundai ix35, 2012 ranks 6 (1 = fails least for its age). 2011: index 106.2. 2013: index 111.1.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.4 | 96.0–100.7 | no different | 18,599 |
| 2011 | 106.2 | 104.3–108.0 | worse | 32,683 |
| 2012 | 106.3 | 104.7–107.8 | worse | 51,782 |
| 2013 | 111.1 | 109.7–112.6 | worse | 64,889 |
| 2014 | 91.5 | 90.2–92.7 | better | 81,933 |
| 2015 | 91.4 | 90.0–92.8 | better | 71,460 |
| 2016 | 91.8 | 82.0–101.6 | no different (rough estimate) | 1,638 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 322,984 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Hyundai ix35 2012 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/hyundai-ix35/2012/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Hyundai ix35 2010 · Hyundai ix35 2011 · Hyundai ix35 2013 · Hyundai ix35 2014 · Hyundai ix35 2015 · Hyundai ix35 2016 · Hyundai ix35 in Norway · Hyundai ix35 in Finland · Hyundai ix35 in the Netherlands · Hyundai ix35 by postcode area · Hyundai ix35 body, chassis and structure failures · Hyundai ix35 brakes failures · Hyundai ix35 vehicle identification failures · Hyundai ix35 lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Hyundai ix35 noise, emissions and leaks failures · Hyundai ix35 road wheels failures · Hyundai ix35 seat belts and airbags failures · Hyundai ix35 steering failures · Hyundai ix35 suspension failures · Hyundai ix35 tyres failures · Hyundai ix35 visibility failures