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SH12 MMV

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,017 mi
Last recorded124,017 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 MMV
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 124,017 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 124,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 119,029 miles

Nearside Front BOTH SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED / NOT EXCESSIVE ]

Pass 22 Apr 2024 115,123 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 111,256 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 106,604 miles

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

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

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 6 May 2021 100,793 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2021 100,760 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil very high over the limit. may cause damage to rev (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 95,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 4 May 2019 87,483 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 May 2018 79,781 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 67,768 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

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

Pass 7 May 2016 60,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 51,130 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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SH12 MMV is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue 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 SH12 MMV, 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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SH12 MMV is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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