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KN12 NFO

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,351 mi
Last recorded148,351 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 NFO
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 148,351 miles

Nearside parking brake effort slightly low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 148,271 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside parking brake effort slightly low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 141,450 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 141,428 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 134,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 127,788 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres low tread outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 127,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres low tread outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 121,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 116,437 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 110,100 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 110,095 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 105,048 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 100,197 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 92,797 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 84,173 miles

Nsr shocker leaking slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 67,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KN12 NFO is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KN12 NFO, 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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KN12 NFO is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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