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LC12 DXT

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,753 mi
Last recorded132,753 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 DXT
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 132,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 132,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 121,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to inspect centre & nsr seat belts ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 111,682 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 108,839 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 107,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 105,915 miles

o/s/f head light has slight poor light,may replace the bulb

Pass 16 Oct 2019 103,792 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 96,786 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

emissions too clean for a printout

Fail 29 Oct 2018 96,786 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

emissions too clean for a printout

Pass 6 Feb 2018 81,688 miles

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

Undertrays fitted to floorpan.

Fail 6 Feb 2018 81,688 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted to floorpan.

Pass 11 Feb 2017 64,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and very worn edges attention needed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and very worn edges attention needed (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

tested wet conditions

Fail 11 Feb 2017 64,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and very worn edges attention needed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and very worn edges attention needed (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

tested wet conditions

Pass 4 Feb 2016 54,337 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,497 miles

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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LC12 DXT is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC12 DXT, 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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LC12 DXT is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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