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BT61 NLV

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,414 mi
Last recorded79,414 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 NLV
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 79,414 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 79,414 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 75,910 miles

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

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

coolant level not visible

slight fume leak fron injector

Pass 30 Jan 2024 71,261 miles

Central Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower anti-vibration damper perished

Pass 31 Jan 2023 66,134 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))

brake fluid level low

wear in steering column u j

Pass 1 Feb 2022 62,459 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 62,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake binding when turned by hand

o/s and n/s front brake pads low

Pass 26 Jan 2021 59,788 miles

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

o/s and n/s front and rear brake pads low

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Jan 2021 59,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s and n/s front and rear brake pads low

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,388 miles

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 24 Jan 2019 48,281 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 48,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.71mm 225/45/18 (95Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.33mm 225/45/18 (95Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2018 40,011 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 30,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has wear to inner edge

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 24,187 miles

nail in o/s/rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2014 18,092 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BT61 NLV is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT61 NLV, 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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BT61 NLV is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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