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FP12 AXG

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,408 mi
Last recorded174,408 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 AXG
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 174,408 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 166,535 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 166,532 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2023 154,284 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 149,202 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 149,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 145,032 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 138,224 miles

noisy cam chains

Fail 23 Sep 2020 138,224 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

noisy cam chains

Pass 4 Apr 2019 123,234 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 111,064 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine warning light displayed on instrument panel

undercover fitted underbody

Fail 9 Apr 2018 111,064 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine warning light displayed on instrument panel

undercover fitted underbody

Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,079 miles

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

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)

Rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both rear tyre heavily worn on the inner edges bolding

Fail 15 Apr 2016 86,660 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both rear tyre heavily worn on the inner edges bolding

Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,335 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

slight difference in rate of increase on front brakes

Fail 10 Apr 2015 73,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres 3mm

slight difference in rate of increase on front brakes

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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FP12 AXG is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FP12 AXG, 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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FP12 AXG is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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