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GL12 BVD

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,263 mi
Last recorded100,263 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 BVD
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 100,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 98,280 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 98,278 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 92,215 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2022 86,366 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 86,351 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 81,689 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 81,677 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,946 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 72,499 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 72,499 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 66,098 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 58,101 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 47,817 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 34,818 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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GL12 BVD is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GL12 BVD, 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 GL12 BVD registered?

GL12 BVD is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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