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DK52 SON

2011 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,652 mi
Last recorded139,652 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Hyundai I4082,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 SON
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 139,652 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 139,652 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 129,550 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 129,550 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 123,012 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 123,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tracking arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tracking arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 116,025 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 109,617 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 106,318 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 99,934 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 90,910 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Oct 2018 90,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

offside number plate light is not working

Pass 27 Oct 2017 81,552 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 81,552 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 69,695 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,463 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 46,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oversills fitted

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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DK52 SON is a 2011 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 2011 Hyundai I40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 82,957 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 DK52 SON, 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 15 years old, this Hyundai I40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK52 SON is a 2011 Hyundai I40, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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