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DL12 MVS

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,597 mi
Last recorded129,597 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 MVS
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 129,597 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 125,420 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 121,957 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 121,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2023 103,573 miles

Aux belt cracked and perished

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper defective

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 91,028 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 91,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 83,617 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 80,073 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 20 Nov 2018 56,323 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted which obscure some items.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 50,454 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Passenger rear left ()

Engine cover and undercovers fitted

Nearside Front Inner Tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

Pass 2 Nov 2016 41,583 miles

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

N/S rear tyre sidewall has damage to the inner & outer

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 41,583 miles

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

N/S rear tyre sidewall has damage to the inner & outer

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 32,767 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 MVS is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVS, 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 MVS is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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