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BG12 TUO

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,131 mi
Last recorded120,131 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 TUO
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,131 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2025 114,565 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 114,562 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 108,549 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 108,545 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 103,069 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 96,775 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 96,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 88,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2020 85,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 78,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 72,419 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds to 3/4s worn

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,124 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,264 miles

both rear Tyres outer walls scrubbed

both rear Tyres worn unevenly

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 TUO is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TUO, 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 BG12 TUO registered?

BG12 TUO is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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