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YS12 FGN

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,660 mi
Last recorded91,660 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 FGN
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 91,660 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 91,659 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning led (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 89,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

heavy clunking noise from steering column area-- plastic covers preventing further investegation

Fail 20 Aug 2024 89,385 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

heavy clunking noise from steering column area-- plastic covers preventing further investegation

Pass 10 Aug 2023 83,055 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion.

steering colom noisy operation wear in colom

Pass 16 Aug 2022 78,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads 2mm to 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6mm to 1.7mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear suspension has general surface corrosion

steering box/motor has slight noise

Pass 19 Aug 2021 72,424 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 67,722 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 67,203 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 61,380 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,178 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 47,276 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 29,016 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 22,978 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 22,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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YS12 FGN is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver 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 YS12 FGN, 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 YS12 FGN registered?

YS12 FGN is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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