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GF12 KMM

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,689 mi
Last recorded147,689 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 KMM
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 147,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 140,323 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 134,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 134,847 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 129,674 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 129,670 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 116,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

play in steering column ,play at steering wheel

Fail 11 Aug 2022 116,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

play in steering column ,play at steering wheel

Pass 22 Jul 2021 106,174 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 106,170 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2020 99,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner edge bald and outer edge worn 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 85,617 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges 205/60r16

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge 205/60r16

Fail 24 Apr 2019 85,617 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges 205/60r16

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AR16U wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge 205/60r16

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AR26U wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,801 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

Fail 11 Apr 2018 70,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,675 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre wearing on edges.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 50,509 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,985 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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GF12 KMM is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF12 KMM, 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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GF12 KMM is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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