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BL12 UBE

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,068 mi
Last recorded108,068 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 UBE
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 108,068 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 92,229 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 92,229 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 86,152 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 86,150 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) and knocking felt in column (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 77,234 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 68,512 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 60,503 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 55,240 miles

advise condition of front number plate

Fail 19 Jul 2019 55,227 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

advise condition of front number plate

Pass 3 Aug 2018 42,553 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 42,500 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 32,605 miles

205/60/16

advise both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2016 24,330 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 17,321 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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BL12 UBE 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 73.3%.

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

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