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J8 KJB

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,808 mi
Last recorded147,808 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 KJB
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 147,808 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 141,979 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 141,979 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt onto rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 127,999 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 127,998 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 114,784 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 109,211 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 1 Dec 2020 103,836 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 103,833 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle drivers front (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam passenger side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm passenger rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 97,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 84,974 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 84,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 70,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,765 miles

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

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

covers & under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2016 59,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 45,792 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 43,221 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 43,221 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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J8 KJB is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J8 KJB, 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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J8 KJB is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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