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AJ12 WHU

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,852 mi
Last recorded53,852 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 WHU
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 53,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 44,741 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 44,741 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 41,821 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 38,683 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 38,624 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 35,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 35,268 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play close to dangerous. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking can be felt. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 32,156 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 32,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 29,291 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tread edges cracking. advise replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 22,072 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre large bolt. ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 16,859 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 14,622 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 12,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Hyundai I40?

Based on 267,133 MOT tests across 28,541 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
8,118
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
28,541
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,182
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AJ12 WHU is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai I40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 80,507 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai I40 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ12 WHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I40 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Hyundai I40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ12 WHU is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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