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AO13 EKJ

2013 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,046 mi
Last recorded169,046 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Hyundai I4079,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 EKJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 169,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlight output poor

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 168,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlight output poor

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 160,853 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 160,762 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 152,227 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Offside DRL Inop

Fail 18 Mar 2024 152,165 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Offside DRL Inop

Pass 21 Mar 2023 145,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 138,748 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 133,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 132,974 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 125,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 118,643 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 110,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside . (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 110,552 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside . (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,750 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 99,750 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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AO13 EKJ is a 2013 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Hyundai I40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 79,436 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 AO13 EKJ, 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 13 years old, this Hyundai I40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO13 EKJ is a 2013 Hyundai I40, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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