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LB12 FFU

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,525 mi
Last recorded126,525 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 FFU
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 126,525 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 103,341 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 103,272 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 101,720 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 98,514 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 94,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 90,322 miles

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

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

steering knocking when rocked side to side

Pass 26 Jan 2021 86,671 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 5 Feb 2020 85,238 miles

Offside Rear suspension damper worn

Pass 16 Apr 2019 82,346 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 82,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel starting to lock up

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 78,350 miles

unable to see front or rear brake pads clearly

Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,646 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,020 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,685 miles

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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LB12 FFU is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LB12 FFU, 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 LB12 FFU registered?

LB12 FFU is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is LB12 FFU safe to buy?

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