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AU16 KWL

2016 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

238,908 mi
Last recorded238,908 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I4065,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 KWL
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 238,908 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 211,711 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 201,181 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

oil leaks from engine

Fail 2 Jan 2025 201,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres close to legal limit

oil leaks from engine

Pass 9 Jul 2024 193,129 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leaks from engine

Pass 27 Nov 2023 181,435 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 181,431 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 161,482 miles

brake fluid low

coolant low

front brake pads low

o/s/f brake fluctuating

Fail 22 Nov 2022 161,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

brake fluid low

coolant low

front brake pads low

o/s/f brake fluctuating

Pass 2 Nov 2021 146,542 miles

brake servo pipe chaffed

front bumper damaged

inner rim damage n/s/r wheel

oil leak

rear brake pads getting low

wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 2 Nov 2021 146,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

brake servo pipe chaffed

front bumper damaged

inner rim damage n/s/r wheel

oil leak

rear brake pads getting low

rear wiper incomplete

wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2020 138,820 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed Servo hose. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 127,543 miles

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

n/s wiper deteriorating

o/s/r tyre on 3.5mm worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2020 127,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb in wrong! (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s wiper deteriorating

o/s/r tyre on 3.5mm worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2019 120,161 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 64,932 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 34,412 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 20 miles

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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AU16 KWL is a 2016 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2016 Hyundai I40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 65,092 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 AU16 KWL, 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 10 years old, this Hyundai I40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU16 KWL is a 2016 Hyundai I40, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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