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SP12 ZKE

2012 Hyundai I40

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,347 mi
Last recorded113,347 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 ZKE
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 113,347 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 86,345 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 85,418 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective detatched (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 85,415 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and outer (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective detatched (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 79,127 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

vehicle has general under body corrosion

Pass 16 May 2022 70,776 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 16 May 2022 70,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 7 Jul 2021 64,953 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 5 Jul 2021 64,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 1 Dec 2020 63,693 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 63,693 miles

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 61,058 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 61,058 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking at flexi (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 53,186 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 53,186 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Dec 2017 42,187 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 42,187 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 30,070 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 20,003 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 19,994 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 14,658 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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SP12 ZKE is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SP12 ZKE, 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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SP12 ZKE is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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