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M8 GXW

2011 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,386 mi
Last recorded149,386 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Hyundai I4082,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 GXW
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 149,386 miles

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

Service light on

Fail 6 Jan 2026 149,386 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service light on

Pass 3 Dec 2024 141,002 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 141,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 131,005 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 120,980 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 120,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 108,438 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 101,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Outer Suspension Arm Joint Rubber Damper Loose

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

Slight Play @ Nearside Front Inner Rack End. Knocking Through Steering Column/Rack When Shaking The Steering. Further Inspection Advised

Undertray Hanging Down/Slightly Insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2020 101,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Outer Suspension Arm Joint Rubber Damper Loose

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

Slight Play @ Nearside Front Inner Rack End. Knocking Through Steering Column/Rack When Shaking The Steering. Further Inspection Advised

Undertray Hanging Down/Slightly Insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2019 94,822 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 94,570 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working Built Into Wing Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,483 miles

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

brake fluid level low-clutch fluid leak

Pass 17 Oct 2017 73,965 miles

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

Rear tyres excessive wear inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 63,445 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail through the tread& sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have worn inner & outer edges

Pass 30 Oct 2014 41,862 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,105 miles

Rear 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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M8 GXW is a 2011 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Hyundai I40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 82,957 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 M8 GXW, 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 15 years old, this Hyundai I40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M8 GXW is a 2011 Hyundai I40, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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