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Hyundai IX35

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc

L29 SMWMOT history

L29 SMW is a blue diesel Hyundai IX35 first used on 30 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 89,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L29 SMW blue Hyundai IX35 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Hyundai IX35, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,952 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 SMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
IX35
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 SMW was last recorded at 89,952 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 4,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,327 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,625 miles
Average per year
6,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,952 miles
  • 2024 – 85,327 miles
  • 2023 – 80,426 miles
  • 2022 – 75,109 miles
  • 2021 – 70,971 miles
  • 2020 – 66,291 miles
  • 2019 – 62,910 miles
  • 2018 – 51,927 miles
  • 2017 – 40,912 miles
  • 2016 – 32,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,952 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake travel high (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,952 miles (+4,625)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,952 miles
    Test number
    990485939918
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake travel high (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass85,327 miles (+4,901)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,327 miles
    Test number
    698323909414
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass80,426 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,426 miles
    Test number
    293790307963
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail80,424 miles (+5,315)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,424 miles
    Test number
    477031131405
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass75,109 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,109 miles
    Test number
    971200248489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail75,107 miles (+4,136)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,107 miles
    Test number
    427873583162
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. Pass70,971 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,971 miles
    Test number
    522565373576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail70,874 miles (+4,583)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,874 miles
    Test number
    543420608121
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin extremely low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass66,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,291 miles
    Test number
    623197386955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,291 miles (+3,381)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,291 miles
    Test number
    558326168516
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass62,910 miles (+10,983)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,910 miles
    Test number
    387925675231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,927 miles (+11,015)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,927 miles
    Test number
    351516011698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,912 miles (+7,994)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,912 miles
    Test number
    346644664322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass32,918 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    32,918 miles
    Test number
    819548649916
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L29 SMW

Does L29 SMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 SMW is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L29 SMW?
The MOT on L29 SMW is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 SMW done?
L29 SMW was recorded at 89,952 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 6,336 miles a year.
Has L29 SMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 SMW has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L29 SMW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L29 SMW find?
L29 SMW passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, and 6 more.

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