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NU12 YZY

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,601 mi
Last recorded138,601 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 138,601 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 138,494 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 132,977 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 126,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 118,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn. 205/60H16. 92H. General Altimax (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 118,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn. 205/60H16. 92H. General Altimax (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 108,927 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 101,497 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 96,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,542 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 86,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,441 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,441 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 64,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 64,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,052 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,460 miles

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 YZY is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YZY, 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 YZY is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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