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HV12 TBZ

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,485 mi
Last recorded131,485 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 TBZ
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 131,485 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 120,645 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 111,975 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 11 Nov 2022 104,644 miles

Offside Front slight play

Fail 10 Nov 2022 104,642 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2021 99,496 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,963 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 82,131 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 82,131 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 72,269 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 61,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has long cut in tread almost to cord - 205/60 R16

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 42,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bold on the inside tread

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre bold on the inner tread

Pass 16 Oct 2015 26,111 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 21,857 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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HV12 TBZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV12 TBZ, 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 HV12 TBZ registered?

HV12 TBZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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