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SG12 LCL

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,264 mi
Last recorded93,264 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 LCL
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 93,264 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 93,186 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 76,159 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 75,258 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 55,413 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 55,232 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 35,903 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 28,008 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 25,710 miles

Items removed from drivers view

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 25,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from drivers view

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 23,465 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 21,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 18,273 miles

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

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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SG12 LCL is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SG12 LCL, 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 SG12 LCL registered?

SG12 LCL is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is SG12 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG12 LCL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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