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VR04 GER

2016 Hyundai I40

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,345 mi
Last recorded97,345 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I4065,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR04 GER
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 97,345 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 91,779 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 85,714 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 80,097 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 71,160 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 71,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 63,236 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 63,236 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 56,427 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 56,427 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 40,067 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear suspension anti vibration bushs are insecure

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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VR04 GER is a 2016 Hyundai I40 in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Hyundai I40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 65,092 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 VR04 GER, 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 10 years old, this Hyundai I40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VR04 GER registered?

VR04 GER is a 2016 Hyundai I40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is VR04 GER safe to buy?

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