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YT12 BFJ

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,204 mi
Last recorded65,204 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 BFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 65,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 65,150 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 61,905 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 61,905 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end ball joint nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end ball joint nut (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 57,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 57,608 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 54,596 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 51,929 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 48,364 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 42,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,180 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 33,165 miles

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

under-tray and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,031 miles

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

under-tray and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,919 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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YT12 BFJ is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black 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 YT12 BFJ, 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 YT12 BFJ registered?

YT12 BFJ is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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