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PE12 FWR

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,420 mi
Last recorded159,420 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 FWR
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 159,420 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Steering system slightly rough clicking/notchy at steering wheel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 151,834 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Steering system slightly rough clicking/notchy at steering wheel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 140,995 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Steering system slightly rough clicking/notchy at steering wheel

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 140,995 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Steering system slightly rough clicking/notchy at steering wheel

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 133,311 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough clicking noises at steering wheel (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

steering rack slightly knocking

undertrays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 11 Oct 2023 133,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough clicking noises at steering wheel (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

steering rack slightly knocking

undertrays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2022 124,808 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose/corroded

Steering system slightly rough clicking/notchy at steering wheel (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

steering rack knocking

Pass 25 Oct 2021 117,541 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn noisy (2.2.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 117,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn noisy (2.2.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 108,560 miles

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

Fuel door mechanism not operating correctly

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 108,560 miles

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

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

Fuel door mechanism not operating correctly

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

Pass 2 May 2019 95,196 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 95,196 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Fog light not working (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 86,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted

Fail 3 May 2018 86,211 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 68,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 May 2016 48,130 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 29,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PE12 FWR is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PE12 FWR, 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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PE12 FWR is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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