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PF12 FHE

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,025 mi
Last recorded169,025 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 FHE
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 169,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering notchy

Pass 15 May 2019 155,796 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 155,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 155,774 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine in limp mode (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged and offside (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 140,459 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 140,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 129,055 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Jan 2017 129,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Dec 2015 107,444 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 107,436 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 101,373 miles

child seat in n/s/r position , but not secured,

Fail 15 Jul 2015 101,373 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

child seat in n/s/r position , but not secured,

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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PF12 FHE is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PF12 FHE, 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 PF12 FHE registered?

PF12 FHE is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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