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BD12 PXW

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,748 mi
Last recorded154,748 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 154,748 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 146,952 miles

Bonnet struts weak, will collapse and shut after a period.

Fail 5 Feb 2025 146,952 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Bonnet struts weak, will collapse and shut after a period.

Pass 1 Feb 2024 140,017 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres worn and perished on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 131,189 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 121,588 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 113,640 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Feb 2021 113,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 106,863 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 106,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60v16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60v16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 97,813 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 88,842 miles

engine covers obscuring items in the engine bay

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2017 80,945 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 71,845 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 71,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,119 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 58,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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 PXW 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 70.6%.

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 PXW, 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 BD12 PXW registered?

BD12 PXW is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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