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BL61 HJA

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,188 mi
Last recorded68,188 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 HJA
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 68,188 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2026 68,188 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 63,636 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 58,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear brake calipers piston rubber boots out

Fail 2 Feb 2024 58,882 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear brake calipers piston rubber boots out

Pass 6 Feb 2023 54,375 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 49,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 45,833 miles

clutch fluid moisture around clutch regulator unit

Pass 6 Feb 2020 42,667 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 36,803 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 36,803 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 30,990 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 30,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 24,517 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2017 24,448 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 19,176 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 13,821 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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BL61 HJA is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BL61 HJA, 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 HJA registered?

BL61 HJA is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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