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GV12 FSE

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,435 mi
Last recorded164,435 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 FSE
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 164,435 miles

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-60-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 164,435 miles

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

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-60-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 153,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 153,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/16 3mm, nail in tyre x3, worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting excessively loose stabilizer mount bolt loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm bald edges close to cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 140,794 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 134,370 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 134,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 129,377 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 129,379 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 129,129 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 109,796 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 94,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 83,906 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 83,906 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 73,465 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 65,760 miles

n/s rear tyre has nail in tread

o/s rear tyre has cut to tyre tread

Fail 22 Jun 2016 65,760 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has nail in tread

o/s rear tyre has cut to tyre tread

Pass 19 Jun 2015 46,896 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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GV12 FSE 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 61.1%.

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 GV12 FSE, 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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GV12 FSE is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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