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PJ12 XBH

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,482 mi
Last recorded220,482 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 220,482 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 220,482 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 197,394 miles

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

steering slightly noisy

Fail 10 Apr 2025 197,394 miles

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

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

steering slightly noisy

Pass 16 Apr 2024 170,610 miles

Belt noisy

O/s headlamp intensity less than N/s

Offside Rear Brake pipe - routed incorrectly

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 170,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated Pad material crumbly and likely to break up - from excess heat. but not binding at time of test (1.1.13 (b))

O/s headlamp intensity less than N/s

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 142,868 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 138,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

advise steering knock

Pass 15 Jul 2021 129,643 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 120,456 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 113,481 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 102,294 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,099 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 89,092 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,421 miles

engine covers and undertrays

n/s/f tyre 3.mm

o/s/r brake bind

Pass 6 Jul 2015 67,089 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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PJ12 XBH is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBH, 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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PJ12 XBH is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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