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SW61 BVR

2011 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,349 mi
Last recorded179,349 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Hyundai I4082,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 BVR
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 179,349 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bushes in both the n/s and o/s hub assemble (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 179,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bushes in both the n/s and o/s hub assemble (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 168,486 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 158,762 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both the n/s and o/s lower hub bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms at both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 145,244 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 133,373 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 123,877 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 112,811 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 99,690 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 99,685 miles

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

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

power steering belt slightly damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2017 85,339 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2016 72,353 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 56,011 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 39,702 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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SW61 BVR is a 2011 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Hyundai I40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 82,957 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 SW61 BVR, 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 15 years old, this Hyundai I40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW61 BVR is a 2011 Hyundai I40, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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