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SW12 NUV

2012 Hyundai I40

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,840 mi
Last recorded130,840 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 NUV
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 130,840 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 122,548 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 114,550 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 114,419 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 107,770 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 103,619 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 100,350 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 97,465 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 92,118 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 92,118 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,490 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 Mar 2017 81,100 miles

Engine cover, under tray and floor pan covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,155 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 57,764 miles

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

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

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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SW12 NUV is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SW12 NUV, 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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What year was SW12 NUV registered?

SW12 NUV is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is SW12 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 NUV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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