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DE12 XHT

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,780 mi
Last recorded91,780 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 XHT
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 91,780 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain tsetable Items

Pass 14 Jul 2025 83,307 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 83,307 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 78,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides on front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 71,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 61,668 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 61,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 53,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, DOT 4118 225/45 ZR18 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 44,207 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Various sidewall damage, DOT 4018, 225/45/18 95Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 44,207 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Various sidewall damage, DOT 4018, 225/45/18 95Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 38,001 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 37,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,276 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 27,474 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 22,585 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,974 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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DE12 XHT 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 DE12 XHT, 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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DE12 XHT is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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