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DL12 MUE

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,331 mi
Last recorded107,331 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 MUE
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 107,331 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 107,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 96,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 93,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Park brake may require adjustment / repair, low effort

Offside Front DRL not working

Offside Rear lower suspension bolt balance weight insecure

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 93,143 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Park brake may require adjustment / repair, low effort

Offside Front DRL not working

Offside Rear lower suspension bolt balance weight insecure

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 90,226 miles

Offside Front DRL not working

Pass 14 Jun 2021 84,718 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 80,826 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 80,821 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 69,890 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 57,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 43,979 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 29,855 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 29,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 17,059 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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DL12 MUE is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DL12 MUE, 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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DL12 MUE is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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