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GL12 FEX

2012 Hyundai I40

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,669 mi
Last recorded164,669 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 FEX
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 164,669 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drl not working

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

tow bar socket and wiring loose at rear

tpms light on

Fail 8 Apr 2025 164,451 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drl not working

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

tow bar socket and wiring loose at rear

Pass 17 Apr 2024 151,111 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera and device holder ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel rim weld repair

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

body damaged rear bumper partially insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2024 150,663 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured marked yellow inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 136,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 126,119 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 126,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 122,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 111,959 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

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 3 Jun 2019 92,867 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,551 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))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 75,550 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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))

Rear brake pads ON LIMIT

Pass 13 Jun 2017 59,753 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 59,749 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,586 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 23,120 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 10,236 miles

Outer sidewall damaged offside front 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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GL12 FEX is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FEX, 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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GL12 FEX is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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