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SM12 HYR

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,912 mi
Last recorded136,912 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 HYR
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 136,912 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 136,912 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 133,110 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2024 133,084 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 126,342 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 119,172 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2021 112,285 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 97,011 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 96,859 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 91,834 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 83,348 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 61,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2016 61,659 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 39,521 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 HYR is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM12 HYR, 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

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What year was SM12 HYR registered?

SM12 HYR is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is SM12 HYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 HYR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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