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BG12 TUU

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,650 mi
Last recorded133,650 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 TUU
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 133,650 miles

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

sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills fully for repairs

some corrosion nearside rear inner/outer sill

some rear brake imbalance

Fail 2 Mar 2026 133,572 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion offside rear sill - recommend inspect

some corrosion nearside rear outer/inner sill

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 19 Mar 2025 132,027 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement weakening (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 129,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm outer bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush separating/weakening (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm outer bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear brake discs inner surfaces

perishing to rear tyres

Pass 22 Feb 2023 127,759 miles

knocking on steering column when turning steering wheel

Pass 21 Feb 2022 125,414 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 125,414 miles

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

some n/s/f brake judder

Pass 3 Mar 2021 122,777 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both front shocker absorbers/shocker cups

some corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 3 Mar 2021 122,777 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both front shocker absorbers/shocker cups

some corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 18 Mar 2020 120,904 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 115,451 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 115,451 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 103,424 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,452 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,025 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 80,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2015 55,074 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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BG12 TUU is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White 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 BG12 TUU, 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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BG12 TUU is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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