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YP12 DEU

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,348 mi
Last recorded167,348 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 DEU
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 167,348 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 156,254 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 145,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 133,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 127,048 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 127,043 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment top UJ on steering column is falling apart (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 120,672 miles

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions to clean.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 113,856 miles

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

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

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions to clean

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 97,570 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper covered in some sort of oily substance but not leaking brake fluid

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 May 2018 97,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper covered in some sort of oily substance but not leaking brake fluid

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2017 93,344 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 81,971 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,438 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,438 miles

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

front wipers poor

Fail 30 Mar 2015 68,438 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front wipers poor

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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YP12 DEU is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP12 DEU, 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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YP12 DEU is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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