Should I buy a 2010–2015 Hyundai ix35 1.6 Petrol Manual?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2010–2015 Hyundai ix35 1.6 Petrol Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1Moderate Likelihood

ABS module electrical short / fire risk

ABS or traction warning lights, burning smell from the engine bay, or in some cases no obvious warning before the recall work is checked.

How to check

Start the car and drive at normal town speed with a few gentle stops.

Estimated Repair Cost

£0

2Moderate Likelihood

GDi carbon build-up causing rough running

Lumpy idle, hesitation at low revs, weaker pull than expected, worse behaviour on short-trip cars, and sometimes an engine light.

How to check

Let it idle fully warm, then accelerate gently from low revs in a higher gear.

Estimated Repair Cost

£600

3High Likelihood

Front lower arm bush and joint wear

Knocking over rough roads, wandering steering, uneven front tyre wear, or a front end that feels loose on poor surfaces.

How to check

Drive over a few small bumps and then hold a steady line on a straight road.

Estimated Repair Cost

£298

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%0–20,000 miles: 8.1% (476 failed / 5,876 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 14.8% (3,509 failed / 23,655 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 19.5% (4,854 failed / 24,883 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 24.8% (4,727 failed / 19,094 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 29.2% (3,147 failed / 10,763 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 32.5% (1,398 failed / 4,295 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 35.3% (488 failed / 1,384 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 36.3% (145 failed / 399 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 38.5% (47 failed / 122 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 36.0% (9 failed / 25 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2010–2015 Hyundai ix35 1.6 Petrol Manual

Hyundai ix35 buying questions

Is a 2010–2015 Hyundai ix35 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2010–2015 Hyundai ix35 1.6 Petrol Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Hyundai ix35 (2010–2015)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Hyundai ix35?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

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