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DU12 UHV

2012 Hyundai I40

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,878 mi
Last recorded174,878 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 UHV
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 174,878 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 171,562 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 166,808 miles

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

Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 166,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Bush Missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge bald. Run flat damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 162,818 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 157,186 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 157,186 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 152,263 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 146,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 140,260 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 25 Feb 2016 140,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2015 109,894 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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DU12 UHV is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Grey 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 DU12 UHV, 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 UHV is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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