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HV61 XEW

2011 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,737 mi
Last recorded129,737 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Hyundai I4082,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 XEW
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 129,737 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Battery earth cable (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fuel flap needs ading to open

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

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Oil level over maximum on dipstick

Pass 18 Aug 2025 120,975 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 120,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front DRL not working (LED)

Fail 8 Nov 2024 120,288 miles

Fuel system component leaking High pressure pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front DRL not working (LED)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 117,587 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 114,917 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

steering column knocking when turn left and right

Pass 8 Jun 2021 107,022 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 107,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 101,074 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 92,664 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 92,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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 14 Jun 2018 83,128 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 83,128 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 74,005 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,086 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 63,078 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,227 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 38,793 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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HV61 XEW is a 2011 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Hyundai I40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 82,957 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 HV61 XEW, 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 15 years old, this Hyundai I40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HV61 XEW is a 2011 Hyundai I40, first registered on 5 October 2011.

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