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GU61 YJB

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,974 mi
Last recorded184,974 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 YJB
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 184,974 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 170,399 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 170,372 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 166,842 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 162,817 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 160,689 miles

Nearside headlamp output less than offside.

steering top section noisy.

Fail 8 Sep 2022 160,686 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

steering top section noisy.

Pass 25 Aug 2021 156,788 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

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

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm nut bush deteriorated

Offside Rear coil spring pig tail broken

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knocking noise inoperation (2.2.2 (b))

Upper Steering system slightly rough universal joint (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 156,775 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm nut bush deteriorated

Offside Rear coil spring pig tail broken

Upper Steering system slightly rough universal joint (2.1.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Sep 2020 152,582 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steering rack internally have noise on movement of steering.

Pass 5 Feb 2019 147,408 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 141,516 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

engine covers fitted obscureing some engine components

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2017 136,928 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 126,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on sholders inner and outter (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 91,330 miles

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

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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GU61 YJB is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU61 YJB, 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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GU61 YJB is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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