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BT61 PLO

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,201 mi
Last recorded128,201 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 PLO
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 128,201 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 127,729 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 127,727 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 126,221 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded - Front - n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arm - n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 126,144 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded - Front - n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arm - n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 122,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Slightly notchy (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 119,959 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 114,223 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 105,226 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,511 miles

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

engine cover fitted

slight brake bind on o/s/r

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 96,685 miles

Battery went flat during mot test.

Offside Front Brake lightly binding.

Rear Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 27 Jan 2017 96,671 miles

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

Battery went flat during mot test.

Offside Front Brake lightly binding.

Rear Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 89,883 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 89,883 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,997 miles

front number plate damaged. rear wiper blade split. front brake discs heavily worn, front brake pads low. rear brake pads low

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 PLO 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 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 BT61 PLO, 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 PLO is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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