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MT12 JUK

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

161,156 mi
Last recorded161,156 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 JUK
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 161,156 miles

Nearside Front ball joint has slight play

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

both front tyres low and wearing on inner edge

sills corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2025 161,154 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front ball joint has slight play

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

both front tyres low and wearing on inner edge

sills corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2024 155,943 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 155,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 149,550 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 149,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 142,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 142,504 miles

Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 140,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6 mm at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner side at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 133,295 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 133,295 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 116,559 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 116,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 106,743 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 May 2018 106,739 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 101,614 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jun 2017 101,614 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 95,558 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 61,316 miles

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

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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MT12 JUK is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MT12 JUK, 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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MT12 JUK is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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