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BG12 LUA

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,023 mi
Last recorded103,023 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 LUA
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 103,023 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 102,241 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 101,810 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 101,355 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 100,895 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,455 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 100,456 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 95,388 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 87,524 miles

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

Rear both brakes slightly grabbing

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,466 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,838 miles

Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,389 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

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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BG12 LUA is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG12 LUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG12 LUA registered?

BG12 LUA is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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The MOT history for BG12 LUA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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