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EA61 FMC

2011 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,617 mi
Last recorded131,617 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Hyundai I4082,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 FMC
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 131,617 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 127,982 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 127,972 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 126,230 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 123,526 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 118,977 miles

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers fitted some engine bay under guards fitted under floor covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 113,096 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 113,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 103,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front headlamp beam images fading

Fail 29 Oct 2019 103,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front headlamp beam images fading

Pass 2 Nov 2018 91,265 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on treads

Fail 2 Nov 2018 91,265 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low on treads

Pass 2 Nov 2017 80,386 miles

carried out smoke test, no reading registered

Fail 30 Oct 2017 80,312 miles

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

carried out smoke test, no reading registered

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2016 68,957 miles

CARRIED OUT SMOKE TEST BUT NO READING REGISTERED

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

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

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

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Pass 30 Oct 2015 55,074 miles

carried ot smoke test, no reading registered

Pass 8 Oct 2014 41,075 miles

CARRIED OUT SMOKE TEST, NO READING REGISTERED

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

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

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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EA61 FMC is a 2011 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Hyundai I40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 82,957 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 EA61 FMC, 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 15 years old, this Hyundai I40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA61 FMC is a 2011 Hyundai I40, first registered on 3 November 2011.

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