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DE12 XHX

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,016 mi
Last recorded188,016 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 XHX
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 188,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 172,058 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 150,694 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 150,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 150,493 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 147,248 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 141,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 135,950 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 130,811 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 130,775 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 124,023 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 124,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 123,999 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, discs also heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Front wipers slightly streaking

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush, bush also starting to crack and split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush, bush also starting to crack and split (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear body has damage, no sharp edges at time of test

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 115,792 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 115,752 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 108,510 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XHX is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XHX, 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 XHX is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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