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PF12 HBO

2012 Hyundai I40

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,046 mi
Last recorded97,046 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 HBO
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 97,046 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 97,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 89,452 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 89,409 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 81,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn and badly perished on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,811 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 66,392 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 60,417 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,500 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,348 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 51,345 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick due to brake binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread & also getting close to legal limits on inner & outer edges.

Pass 21 Jul 2017 46,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm on inner and outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,778 miles

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

n/s/f fog light surround unclipped

Fail 20 Jul 2016 39,775 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog light surround unclipped

Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,201 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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PF12 HBO is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HBO, 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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PF12 HBO is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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