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FM12 LVV

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,568 mi
Last recorded153,568 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 LVV
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 153,568 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Front Both 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 140,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 133,998 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 128,975 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 122,272 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 122,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 107,039 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 106,891 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 94,737 miles

Offside rear lower damper bush insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2017 82,345 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 70,087 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,057 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FM12 LVV is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM12 LVV, 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 FM12 LVV registered?

FM12 LVV is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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The MOT history for FM12 LVV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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