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GF12 YMW

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,268 mi
Last recorded85,268 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 YMW
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 85,268 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 81,295 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 78,033 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 72,280 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 67,576 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 67,569 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 53,735 miles

Both rear tyres have approximately 2.2mm tread and slightly uneven.

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

Pass 4 May 2019 30,812 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 23,520 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 20,590 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 20,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre is cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre is cracking in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 17,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2015 12,528 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YMW is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GF12 YMW, 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 GF12 YMW registered?

GF12 YMW is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is GF12 YMW safe to buy?

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