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RF61 OKB

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,699 mi
Last recorded187,699 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 187,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 187,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 179,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 170,382 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 161,178 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 148,184 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 148,184 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 136,737 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 136,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 128,270 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 128,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 111,974 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 111,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 94,605 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 78,758 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 78,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 63,258 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,561 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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RF61 OKB is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black 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 RF61 OKB, 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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RF61 OKB is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 15 February 2012.

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