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NU12 XFV

2012 Hyundai I40

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,096 mi
Last recorded167,096 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 XFV
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 167,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

very loud knocking coming from steering

Pass 17 Sep 2021 161,273 miles

Advise steering noisy free play detected suspect electric motor has play

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 161,273 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise steering noisy free play detected suspect electric motor has play

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 156,334 miles

Advise steering noisy

Fail 19 Aug 2020 156,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Advise steering noisy

Pass 3 Sep 2019 151,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 136,878 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 123,773 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 114,309 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 114,309 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

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 XFV is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU12 XFV registered?

NU12 XFV is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is NU12 XFV safe to buy?

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