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DU12 UHL

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,370 mi
Last recorded189,370 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 UHL
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 189,370 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 182,151 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 174,837 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 166,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at flexi hose in wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at flexi hose in wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 166,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at flexi hose in wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at flexi hose in wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 158,224 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 158,214 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Bolt missing as marked. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 157,746 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 149,332 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 149,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 138,663 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON LIMIT BADLY WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 130,376 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 130,376 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 119,580 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 119,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 111,094 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 111,094 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 100,108 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 100,108 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 81,110 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 81,110 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DU12 UHL is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DU12 UHL, 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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DU12 UHL is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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