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SW61 JUO

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,917 mi
Last recorded117,917 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 JUO
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 117,917 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Unable to check rear wheel bearings due to faulty EPB

Pass 30 Jul 2025 108,518 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 104,456 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 104,422 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 97,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 97,755 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 87,596 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (scrubbed nearly too cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 76,192 miles

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

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

all tyres scrubbed (tracking)

Fail 15 Jan 2022 76,188 miles

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

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

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

all tyres scrubbed (tracking)

Pass 13 Jan 2021 63,428 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 63,428 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,525 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 46,525 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,820 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2018 43,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,763 miles

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

floor covers fitted

rear dampening rubbers insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2016 33,952 miles

Both Rear Wheels Starting To Seize

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 31,970 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 31,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 27,422 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 JUO is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW61 JUO, 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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SW61 JUO is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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