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PJ12 OUV

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,034 mi
Last recorded134,034 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 OUV
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 134,034 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2026 134,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2025 129,159 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 123,358 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 123,357 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 117,632 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 117,632 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2022 110,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottem arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottem arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 110,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 103,299 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 103,299 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 96,322 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,180 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,689 miles

Engine covers + Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 67,213 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (lipped/Corroded on surface edges) (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (Corroded on surface edges) (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2017 67,213 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (lipped/Corroded on surface edges) (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (Corroded on surface edges) (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,024 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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PJ12 OUV 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 66.7%.

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 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 PJ12 OUV, 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 PJ12 OUV registered?

PJ12 OUV is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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