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PE12 YOD

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,734 mi
Last recorded135,734 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 YOD
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 135,734 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 110,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges. 205/60r16 Dot 11/23 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside rear shocks absorbers corroded to casings.

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges. Dot 11/23 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside day time running lamp(s) not working.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Dec 2024 110,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges. 205/60r16 Dot 11/23 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside rear shocks absorbers corroded to casings.

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges. Dot 11/23 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside day time running lamp(s) not working.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Dec 2023 101,143 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 100,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 92,419 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Dec 2022 92,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 85,581 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 85,407 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 76,385 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions not detected too clean

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus worn on outer edge (205/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus wear on outer edge (205/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake only just meets requirements

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside corrosion before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Nearside and offside shock absorber casings corroded

Rear service brake application uneven

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 75,886 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edge. Dot 27/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear shocks absorbers corrosion to casings

Offside Front Nail in tyre 205/60r16 ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 26/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 May 2019 58,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge. 205/60r16

Fail 10 May 2019 58,492 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge. 205/60r16

Pass 16 May 2018 47,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners from interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2018 47,613 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners from interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2017 39,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm.205/60r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2016 29,889 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 21,034 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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PE12 YOD is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue 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 YOD, 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 YOD is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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