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WJ61 VJO

2011 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,423 mi
Last recorded146,423 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Hyundai I4082,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 VJO
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 146,423 miles

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

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

steering not smooth in operation

Fail 14 Nov 2025 146,412 miles

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

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

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

steering not smooth in operation

Pass 19 Nov 2024 143,880 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 143,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 140,614 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 140,611 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 133,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 128,155 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 125,309 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 122,482 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 122,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 101,998 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 101,998 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 87,644 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,209 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 51,929 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 22,989 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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WJ61 VJO is a 2011 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WJ61 VJO, 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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What year was WJ61 VJO registered?

WJ61 VJO is a 2011 Hyundai I40, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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