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NU12 DVB

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

214,392 mi
Last recorded214,392 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 DVB
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 214,392 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 214,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 190,481 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 175,315 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 166,707 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 156,269 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 156,254 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Steering column shaft modification unsafe fault on steering system (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 134,820 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 134,820 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 118,518 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 10 May 2018 109,452 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Apr 2017 97,151 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 84,506 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edges(both) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 74,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 74,282 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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NU12 DVB is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DVB, 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 DVB registered?

NU12 DVB is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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