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AJ61 FZO

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,583 mi
Last recorded152,583 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FZO
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 152,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MOUNTING CONTROL ARM BUSHES REAR OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MOUNTING CONTROL ARM BUSHES FRONT OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 142,585 miles

Front SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 127,093 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear metal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

small chip in o/s/f windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 26 Apr 2023 119,967 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear metal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

guards fitted to underside and outer sills

slight play n/s front steering rack but not detected at steering wheel

small chip in n/s windsreen not effecting drivers view

Pass 12 May 2022 111,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Guards fitted to underside of vehicle.

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Small chip in windscreen O/S/F

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear metal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 102,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear metal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle.

small chip in windscreen o/s f

Pass 28 Apr 2020 97,304 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 9 Jan 2019 88,851 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 9 Jan 2019 88,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 11 Jan 2018 80,836 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 21 Dec 2016 70,348 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 63,037 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 63,037 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 49,933 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

no emissions result recorded

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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AJ61 FZO is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ61 FZO, 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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AJ61 FZO is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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