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AO12 DWJ

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

169,215 mi
Last recorded169,215 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 DWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 169,215 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 161,201 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 154,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 143,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 126,940 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 126,940 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 121,295 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 109,325 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 74,860 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 40,167 miles

Central Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 29,558 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 21,160 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,377 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO12 DWJ is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AO12 DWJ, 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 AO12 DWJ registered?

AO12 DWJ is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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