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OW12 OSB

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,585 mi
Last recorded123,585 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW12 OSB
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 123,585 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

suspension rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2026 123,568 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

suspension rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2025 110,124 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 106,540 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front sidewalls heavily cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 100,031 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 97,806 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 91,725 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 86,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer wall is slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 79,357 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 72,048 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 71,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wall is damaged

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,613 miles

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 27 Jun 2016 50,360 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,570 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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OW12 OSB is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver 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 OW12 OSB, 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 OW12 OSB registered?

OW12 OSB is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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