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BK12 NWG

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,862 mi
Last recorded143,862 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 NWG
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 143,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 3 Feb 2026 143,862 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 10 Feb 2025 136,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.2mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 95W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.6mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 95W XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.8mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 95W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished, 3.6mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 95W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 136,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.2mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 95W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.6mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 95W XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.8mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 95W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished, 3.6mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 95W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 6 Feb 2024 130,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 4.1mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 95W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 4.7mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 95W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 130,063 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 4.1mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 95W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bolt vibration damper insecure. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 4.7mm @centre of tread. 225/45R18 95W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Outer surface shows signs of corrosion, rear caliper/slides may require attention. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bolt vibration damper insecure. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 121,141 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System warning illuminated.

Pass 7 Feb 2022 113,776 miles

Coolant leak Coolant level on minimum. ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 105,900 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 105,900 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 100,155 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 100,154 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,245 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 86,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,565 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 58,671 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 46,285 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 46,001 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 30,200 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 15,015 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 15,015 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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BK12 NWG is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BK12 NWG, 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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BK12 NWG is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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