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NU12 GJJ

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,583 mi
Last recorded113,583 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 GJJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 113,583 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 107,027 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 107,027 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 100,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 97,291 miles

Boot switch sticking whilst operating

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside/Nearside front tyre's wearing on edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 97,291 miles

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

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

Boot switch sticking whilst operating

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside/Nearside front tyre's wearing on edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 90,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge heavily cracked around whole circumference of tyre (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering system slightly rough knocking in steering rack (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 87,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread pattern has a number of cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge very worn (CHANGE SOON?) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering system slightly rough knocking when turned lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/damage in the centre of the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch has a very high engagement point (very worn??)

Pass 9 Apr 2019 79,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,520 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged no cords visible at time of test 225/45/18

Pass 8 Apr 2017 60,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in tread of offside rear tyre 225/45/18

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged 225/45/18

Pass 9 Apr 2016 42,274 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat and seat belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2016 42,274 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat and seat belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,532 miles

Both front tyres are worn on shoulders.

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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NU12 GJJ is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJJ, 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 GJJ registered?

NU12 GJJ is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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