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DR54 ALV

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

219,462 mi
Last recorded219,462 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR54 ALV
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 219,462 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 216,354 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 216,354 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 214,191 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 208,446 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 202,925 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2020 194,263 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 172,265 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 164,752 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 150,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 131,990 miles

front wiper blades split

nail nearside rear tyre

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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DR54 ALV is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DR54 ALV, 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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What year was DR54 ALV registered?

DR54 ALV is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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