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CY12 MSU

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,056 mi
Last recorded171,056 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 MSU
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 171,056 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated will soon need attention (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

daytime running lights faulty

Pass 1 Nov 2024 165,322 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 165,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 156,440 miles

Day time running lights faulty

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 151,224 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near side front off side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front off side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 147,667 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 147,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 141,170 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 131,222 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 121,076 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 121,074 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 98,850 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 98,849 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn smooth close to exposing ply or cords. 225/45R18 95Y XL. Would advise all wheel alignment. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread worn smooth close to exposing ply or cords. Cracks around inner side wall of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 76,033 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 56,525 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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CY12 MSU is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue 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 CY12 MSU, 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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CY12 MSU is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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