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NU12 WCL

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,969 mi
Last recorded141,969 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 WCL
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 141,969 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 141,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2024 125,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 125,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp

Nearside Rear unable to check wheel bearing and tyre properly due to brake bind

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 112,435 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play detected in steering column at steering wheel

Fail 1 Aug 2023 112,435 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play detected in steering column at steering wheel

Pass 5 Aug 2022 100,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

noise in steering rack/steering column

notchy steering requires further investigation

play in steering column universal joints

Pass 4 Aug 2021 88,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear metal object in tread

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight play in steering column.

Fail 2 Aug 2021 88,838 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear metal object in tread

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight play in steering column.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 83,369 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 83,369 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 62,206 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 54,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished in tread

Fail 18 May 2018 54,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre perished in tread

Pass 19 May 2017 46,148 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 28,833 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 28,833 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 19,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 WCL is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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