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SL12 MXE

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,106 mi
Last recorded116,106 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 MXE
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 116,106 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 99,619 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 99,597 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 81,462 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 63,730 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 48,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2020 37,786 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2020 37,786 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end securing pin (2.1.3 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2018 33,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 28,644 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 22,331 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 22,317 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 20,857 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 17,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outside edges of n/s/f tyre worn t 2mm

outside edges of o/s/f tyre worn t 2mm

Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outside edges of n/s/f tyre worn t 2mm

outside edges of o/s/f tyre worn t 2mm

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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SL12 MXE is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SL12 MXE, 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 SL12 MXE registered?

SL12 MXE is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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