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ST12 KNV

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,588 mi
Last recorded135,588 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 KNV
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 135,588 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 125,078 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s headlamp slightly dim

o/s/f day runner not working

o/s/r heat shield corroded and loose

Fail 17 Mar 2025 125,075 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear cross pipes near flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s headlamp slightly dim

o/s/f day runner not working

o/s/r heat shield corroded and loose

Pass 12 Mar 2024 118,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 102,079 miles

Clutch hydraulic component leaking. next to brake fluid reservoir

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 92,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 92,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 cuts exposing ply and cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 87,277 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 87,277 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 77,143 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 76,825 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Pass 23 Mar 2019 62,942 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 52,796 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 43,497 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 42,806 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2017 42,806 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,748 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 30,607 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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ST12 KNV is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST12 KNV, 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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ST12 KNV is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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