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KU12 JHX

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,676 mi
Last recorded83,676 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 JHX
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 83,676 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 82,011 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 79,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to between 2 and 3mm. Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to between 2 and 3mm. Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 76,159 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 76,159 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning LED element of position lamp not working, which is more than 50% of light source. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (7.3 (b)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2022 73,317 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Slight play, free play at steering wheel within tolerance (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2021 70,825 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 69,255 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,064 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 64,064 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,235 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 2 May 2017 48,701 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 40,562 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 31,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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KU12 JHX is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue 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 KU12 JHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU12 JHX registered?

KU12 JHX is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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