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SM12 HYF

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,524 mi
Last recorded117,524 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 HYF
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 117,524 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 111,527 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2023 101,992 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 81,121 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 58,761 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 55,177 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 49,228 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 42,083 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 33,657 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,230 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 16,577 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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SM12 HYF is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SM12 HYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM12 HYF?

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What year was SM12 HYF registered?

SM12 HYF is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 30 August 2012.

Is SM12 HYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 HYF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM12 HYF have outstanding finance?

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