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J14 EAK

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,124 mi
Last recorded131,124 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 EAK
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 131,124 miles

Front small stone chip on windscreen central lower

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 116,081 miles

Central Front Lower stone chip on windscreen central lower

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 225/45 18 3mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 99,311 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 84,875 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens damage

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 225/45 18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 71,042 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres recommend replacement 225/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear wiper deteriorating

noise coming from steering column recommend further investigation

Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 58,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bolt/pin weight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bolt/pin weight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 48,777 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 48,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 36,675 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 26,654 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 26,654 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 23,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 17,581 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 11,175 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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J14 EAK 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 J14 EAK, 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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J14 EAK is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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