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BT12 UPY

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,457 mi
Last recorded134,457 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 UPY
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 134,457 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 127,918 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 127,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2024 121,031 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm and worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System light illuminated

Fail 17 Jul 2024 121,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm and worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System light illuminated

Pass 3 Aug 2023 112,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2mm O/S/R [1.5mm limit] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 112,286 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2mm O/S/R [1.5mm limit] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 97,408 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 84,108 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 73,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 60,454 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 46,334 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 38,320 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 33,910 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,971 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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BT12 UPY is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT12 UPY, 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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BT12 UPY is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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