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SM12 UUT

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,279 mi
Last recorded95,279 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 95,279 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 92,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 86,472 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,915 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 82,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2022 77,732 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2022 77,732 miles

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

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2021 70,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc slightly lipped and has heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 66,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 59,009 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 51,143 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 51,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 42,610 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,024 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2017 41,024 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2017 41,012 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

uneven wear on inner tread of nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,352 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 33,132 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre tread starting to split

Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,076 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 UUT is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UUT, 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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SM12 UUT is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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