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OFZ 1681

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,216 mi
Last recorded104,216 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFZ 1681
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 104,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (cup) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms(both sides) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 104,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (cup) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms(both sides) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 95,716 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 89,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 84,623 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,661 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 74,501 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 69,941 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 64,530 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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OFZ 1681 is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OFZ 1681, 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 OFZ 1681 registered?

OFZ 1681 is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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