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BD12 CUO

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,940 mi
Last recorded117,940 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 CUO
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 117,940 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 103,444 miles

Offside Front headlamp is slightly dimmer than other side

Fail 8 Jan 2024 103,444 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp is slightly dimmer than other side

Pass 22 Dec 2022 94,746 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 94,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 89,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 89,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 82,723 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 82,711 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 80,255 miles

both sides front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

clunky feeling through steering column

nearside rear brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge and starting to crack on tread

Pass 25 Mar 2019 73,624 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

nearside rear tyre wearing and starting to crack

Pass 31 Mar 2018 68,374 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

Pass 25 Apr 2017 63,237 miles

nearside front tyre worn badly outer edge

Fail 10 Apr 2017 63,146 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn badly outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,836 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 56,836 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,816 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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BD12 CUO is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BD12 CUO, 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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BD12 CUO is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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