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FP12 SZY

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,431 mi
Last recorded155,431 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 SZY
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 155,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing signs of excess heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, advise attention. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside showing signs of excess heat. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 144,570 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 133,476 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 133,470 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 124,387 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 124,387 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 111,795 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,270 miles

Front brake discs showing signs of heavy wear but still serviceable.

Front tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit of 1.6mm.

Nearside Front slight play in steering/suspension.

Offside headlamp output reduced but not significantly.

slight crack to front windscreen at offside.

Pass 8 Apr 2019 94,604 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 83,255 miles

stone chip zone "B" less than 40mm.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,839 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 54,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 54,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,484 miles

front pads wearing low.

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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 SZY is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FP12 SZY, 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 FP12 SZY registered?

FP12 SZY is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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