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NU12 OXD

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,067 mi
Last recorded155,067 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 OXD
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 155,067 miles

Nearside Front daytime light not working

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 153,198 miles

Nearside Front day time light not working

Pass 14 Jun 2023 149,403 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 149,403 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 140,513 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 140,513 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2021 129,356 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 125,346 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2018 114,841 miles

Slight play in steering rack) (knocking

Fail 6 Dec 2018 114,841 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Spongey (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play in steering rack) (knocking

Pass 3 Nov 2017 107,721 miles

Nearside Front tyre near limit

Fail 2 Nov 2017 107,721 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre near limit

Pass 11 Mar 2016 92,763 miles

item removed from view

Fail 10 Mar 2016 92,763 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

item removed from view

Pass 25 Mar 2015 69,459 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 69,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 OXD is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OXD, 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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NU12 OXD is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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