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SD12 PBO

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,805 mi
Last recorded116,805 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 PBO
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 116,805 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 110,155 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 100,830 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2022 89,877 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 82,913 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 78,823 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 78,718 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 74,532 miles

Engine undertray mounting broken.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp dipped beam dim.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 May 2018 67,197 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 62,702 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,957 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 53,957 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,860 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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SD12 PBO is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SD12 PBO, 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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SD12 PBO is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 6 April 2012.

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