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WG61 SFJ

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,927 mi
Last recorded168,927 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 SFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 168,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2025 162,143 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 159,943 miles

front wipers worn

Fail 8 Feb 2024 159,936 miles

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

front wipers worn

Pass 23 Mar 2023 149,861 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 149,861 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 134,735 miles

Emissions not Detected

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 124,681 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 119,004 miles

slight knock detected at steering wheel when engine is running

Pass 25 Mar 2019 109,170 miles

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

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

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

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

slight knock detected at steering wheel when engine is running

Pass 20 Mar 2018 99,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,014 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,136 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,332 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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WG61 SFJ is a 2012 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 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 WG61 SFJ, 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 WG61 SFJ registered?

WG61 SFJ is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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