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DS12 MTF

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

200,105 mi
Last recorded200,105 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 200,105 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 200,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 193,400 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 186,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level on min

Pass 13 Feb 2020 185,904 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 185,902 miles

Emissions not tested oil level below minimum. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 184,048 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 168,482 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 161,452 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 161,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 154,766 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 154,503 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 125,724 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 125,724 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 111,258 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 111,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,531 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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DS12 MTF is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MTF, 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 DS12 MTF registered?

DS12 MTF is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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