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BD12 VYL

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,811 mi
Last recorded142,811 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VYL
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2026 142,811 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 142,015 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 138,774 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 138,774 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 131,690 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 122,760 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 122,754 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 122,754 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2021 103,831 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 103,831 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 96,889 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 96,889 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 85,690 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 73,169 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 63,016 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,220 miles

Front both front tyres have slight cuts to outer sidewalls, not deep enough to expose cords

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Jul 2016 50,218 miles

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

Front both front tyres have slight cuts to outer sidewalls, not deep enough to expose cords

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,190 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 VYL is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYL, 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 VYL is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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