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H7 MLA

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,125 mi
Last recorded80,125 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 MLA
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 80,125 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 77,317 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 77,297 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 75,194 miles

Noise from steering wheel no obvious play

Fail 22 Mar 2023 75,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,302 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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 21 Mar 2022 66,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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 11 Mar 2021 58,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Rear suspension dampers rubbers torn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 52,818 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight knock on steering

Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,733 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 47,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,420 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2017 36,258 miles

Nearside Front tyre, worn excessively outer edge almost to the cords!

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

Offside Front tyre, worn inner and outer edge/s.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished!

Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,000 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Pass 25 May 2016 30,948 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,123 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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H7 MLA is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 H7 MLA, 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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H7 MLA is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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