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EG17 BGX

2017 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,595 mi
Last recorded114,595 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Hyundai I4059,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG17 BGX
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 114,595 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant level low- topped up prior to emissions test

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bushes split/ perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Full undertrays installed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Taxi license removed and placed on NSF seat ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak present- contaminating alternator belt (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes split/ perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play/ knock detected in steering rack area (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 114,590 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant level low- topped up prior to emissions test

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bushes split/ perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Full undertrays installed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Taxi license removed and placed on NSF seat ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak present- contaminating alternator belt (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes split/ perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play/ knock detected in steering rack area (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working No washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 100,417 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 100,140 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 89,446 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 89,278 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 89,169 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 75,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 74,274 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 74,274 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Oil leak at sump

Fail 4 Mar 2023 73,836 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 54,659 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 42,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 38,680 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 7,982 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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EG17 BGX is a 2017 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Hyundai I40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 59,364 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 EG17 BGX, 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 9 years old, this Hyundai I40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EG17 BGX registered?

EG17 BGX is a 2017 Hyundai I40, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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