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DS12 LZL

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

230,859 mi
Last recorded230,859 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 LZL
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 230,859 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 218,012 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 204,162 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 196,723 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 196,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Knocking too (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 147,008 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 133,347 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 133,347 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Covers not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 12 May 2017 123,991 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 109,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner edge bald

Pass 14 May 2015 80,349 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 80,349 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DS12 LZL is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS12 LZL, 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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DS12 LZL is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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