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BL61 HHE

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,512 mi
Last recorded154,512 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 HHE
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 154,512 miles

rear springs corrdoed

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 146,406 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 140,527 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 137,726 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 137,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 134,870 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 131,741 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 129,819 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 129,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 119,153 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 106,246 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 92,429 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 92,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 77,079 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 77,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 61,915 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 61,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BL61 HHE is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black 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 BL61 HHE, 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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What year was BL61 HHE registered?

BL61 HHE is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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