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NU12 CUW

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,417 mi
Last recorded93,417 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 CUW
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 93,417 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle slightly sticky to release

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides close to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 93,415 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt buckle slightly sticky to release

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides close to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 86,412 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seatbelt buckle release slightly sticky

Fail 18 Nov 2024 86,410 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seatbelt buckle release slightly sticky

Pass 27 Nov 2023 78,883 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 73,407 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 73,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P2015 Intake Manifold Runner Sensor Switch Range Performance (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 68,203 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 68,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 63,790 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 60,661 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,332 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 53,519 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 47,375 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 39,278 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Dec 2014 29,059 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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NU12 CUW 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 NU12 CUW, 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 NU12 CUW registered?

NU12 CUW is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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