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SL12 UHZ

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,430 mi
Last recorded87,430 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 UHZ
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 87,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

traction control light on

Pass 13 Nov 2024 81,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 75,629 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 69,238 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 63,157 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 57,554 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 52,292 miles

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

n/s/r tyre ON wear limit

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight knocking on steering

Fail 13 Dec 2019 52,292 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre ON wear limit

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 24 Dec 2018 44,954 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 37,286 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 30,619 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 23,219 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 17,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UHZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,591cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SL12 UHZ, 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 UHZ registered?

SL12 UHZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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