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RF61 HGX

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,155 mi
Last recorded162,155 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 HGX
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 162,155 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 162,153 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 143,795 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 143,790 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 137,572 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 127,690 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 127,690 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 118,135 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 117,773 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 105,771 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 89,220 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 88,991 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 63,072 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 63,072 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn unevenly.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 43,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 43,987 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HGX is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RF61 HGX, 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 HGX registered?

RF61 HGX is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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