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BL12 JVP

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,781 mi
Last recorded175,781 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 JVP
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 175,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 168,947 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 162,698 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 162,694 miles

Upper Steering column attachment defective upper steering column noise and play (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 155,097 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 155,097 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 145,917 miles

Nearside Front drl light not working

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 145,590 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front drl light not working

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 139,062 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 128,221 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 122,532 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 122,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 117,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 107,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy wear on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy wear on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 107,961 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy wear on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy wear on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,230 miles

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

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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BL12 JVP is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL12 JVP, 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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BL12 JVP is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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