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BG12 YCA

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,933 mi
Last recorded69,933 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 YCA
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 69,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 63,886 miles

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

Offside Front Main beam headlight incorrect fitted.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 63,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Clutch carn unit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlight main beam bulb incorrectly fitted.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 56,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 56,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 49,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 46,169 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 41,705 miles

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 21 May 2018 37,167 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2017 31,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front Axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Inner Surface Scored & Lip Forming (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 26,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2016 26,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 18,521 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 YCA is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YCA, 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 YCA is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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