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DB61 FUN

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,415 mi
Last recorded99,415 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB61 FUN
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 99,415 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2026 94,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 89,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 85,306 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 82,273 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 225/45/18 both tyres side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front slight stone chips in windscreen

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 82,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 225/45/18 both tyres side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front slight stone chips in windscreen

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 79,809 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 both tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 both tyres badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 79,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 both tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 both tyres badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 72,602 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2020 65,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 58,282 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 58,282 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 51,488 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))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 43,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 42,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear uneven wear and cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 35,657 miles

Front Both wipers smearing the screen

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,126 miles

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

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

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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DB61 FUN is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DB61 FUN, 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 DB61 FUN registered?

DB61 FUN is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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