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DIJ 14

2012 Hyundai I40

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

183,743 mi
Last recorded183,743 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIJ 14
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 183,743 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 183,737 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 183,715 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 94,527 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 178,121 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 94,461 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 94,461 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 168,365 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 7 Jul 2023 85,544 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 142,573 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 142,573 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 77,436 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 77,435 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Leaking also (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 126,652 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 126,385 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2021 126,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2021 71,068 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 124,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2020 67,423 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 121,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 121,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 59,209 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 114,282 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 114,282 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 47,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 108,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 108,403 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has begun to separate please DONT drive on this tyre (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 42,538 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2016 100,554 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 38,065 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,460 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 31,950 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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DIJ 14 is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 DIJ 14, 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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DIJ 14 is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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