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SD61 FHY

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

109,783 mi
Last recorded109,783 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 FHY
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 109,783 miles

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

heavily under-sealed

Fail 13 Dec 2023 109,779 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Feb 2023 108,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 100,953 miles

advice keep eye on front tyres

advice on heavy under seal at front and rear axles

Fail 5 May 2022 100,953 miles

advice keep eye on front tyres

advice on heavy under seal at front and rear axles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 100,218 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 100,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 97,095 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 97,092 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 93,739 miles

rear wiper blade torn

vehicle tested as presented with rear seats folded down and no access to test all rear seat belts

Fail 15 Mar 2019 93,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end castle nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine coolant low

n/s/r tyre soft

o/s/f suspension arm ball joint castle nut locking split pin missing

o/s/r tyre soft

rear wiper blade torn

vehicle tested as presented with rear seats folded down and no access to test all rear seat belts

Pass 9 Jan 2018 90,629 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 90,627 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 86,213 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 82,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 82,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,965 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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SD61 FHY 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 52.9%.

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 SD61 FHY, 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 SD61 FHY registered?

SD61 FHY is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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