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AK12 WXX

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

261,021 mi
Last recorded261,021 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 WXX
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 261,021 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 245,439 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 222,338 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 207,681 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust rusty

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 30 Aug 2022 207,635 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 202,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old

Fail 19 Oct 2020 202,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old

Pass 24 Jul 2019 190,307 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 190,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 170,258 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 119,871 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 99,152 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 99,152 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,563 miles

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

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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AK12 WXX is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK12 WXX, 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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What year was AK12 WXX registered?

AK12 WXX is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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