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KW12 KAU

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

190,139 mi
Last recorded190,139 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 KAU
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 190,139 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 189,919 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 176,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 165,099 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 156,112 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 144,734 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear plates (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 136,737 miles

advise coolant level low

Pass 13 Jun 2019 129,927 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 120,944 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 May 2017 111,442 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 102,151 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 93,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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KW12 KAU is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KW12 KAU, 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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KW12 KAU is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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