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RF61 FWG

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,957 mi
Last recorded144,957 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 FWG
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 144,957 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine oil leak

steering noisy

Fail 29 Jun 2023 144,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine oil leak

steering noisy

Pass 2 Jul 2022 144,952 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

some free play in steering wheel knocking noise when rocked

Fail 27 Jun 2022 144,952 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure adjoining steering rack (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2021 135,803 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

loud knock in steering when steering direction changed and under load

Pass 17 Jul 2020 126,046 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 114,127 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 97,712 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2018 97,712 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,913 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 58,484 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 49,248 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 49,249 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 34,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oversills fitted

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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RF61 FWG is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF61 FWG, 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 RF61 FWG registered?

RF61 FWG is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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