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KW12 UCY

2012 Hyundai I40

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,734 mi
Last recorded122,734 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 UCY
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 122,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2025 115,328 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 108,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2023 101,748 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 96,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 96,247 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 92,271 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 88,499 miles

Undertray Fitted Obscuring Components.

Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertray Fitted Obscuring Components.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 71,002 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 59,780 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 50,307 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 35,593 miles

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

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 UCY is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UCY, 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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What year was KW12 UCY registered?

KW12 UCY is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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