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RJ61 HKO

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,257 mi
Last recorded68,257 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 HKO
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 68,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 michelin cross climates fitted (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 68,257 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder mounted to dash directly in drivers view of the road (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 michelin cross climates fitted (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 65,403 miles

Coolant level low

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 61,606 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre losing air ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened no grease clicking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 57,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 57,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 53,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering column U J feels slightly notchy

Pass 4 Dec 2020 50,061 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not showing cords

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall worn

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

slight play in lower steering column UJ

Pass 22 Nov 2019 46,953 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 44,197 miles

Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from windscreen and dash ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall scuffed and small splits in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a at 10mm limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 41,569 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 37,612 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 31,956 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 24,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RJ61 HKO is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ61 HKO, 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 RJ61 HKO registered?

RJ61 HKO is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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