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OV61 WLF

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,502 mi
Last recorded166,502 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 WLF
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 166,502 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 160,850 miles

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

Nearside headlamp take a while to warm, then functions well

Fail 29 Aug 2024 160,850 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside headlamp take a while to warm, then functions well

Pass 31 Oct 2023 155,587 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 144,529 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 144,529 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 134,146 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 122,919 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 110,104 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 83,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

headlamp aims adjusted prior to test

underside of vehicle is caked in mud, especially around front sub frame, making inspection difficult.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 50,718 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge,

Pass 3 Nov 2016 17,076 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 14,448 miles

play/movement in n/s/f hub/bearing

Pass 22 Dec 2014 11,423 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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OV61 WLF is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OV61 WLF, 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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What year was OV61 WLF registered?

OV61 WLF is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is OV61 WLF safe to buy?

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