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YX12 ZBG

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,199 mi
Last recorded99,199 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 ZBG
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 99,199 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel column knuckle (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wont on edges (5.2.3 (e))

all underbody has age related corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2025 99,199 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel column knuckle (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wont on edges (5.2.3 (e))

all underbody has age related corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2024 94,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension damper/balance bushes loose

Fail 3 Jul 2024 94,305 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension damper/balance bushes loose

Pass 6 Jun 2023 89,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Rear suspension damper/balance bushes loose

Pass 30 May 2022 83,200 miles

Nearside Rear arm damper bushes loose on mounts.

undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 30 May 2022 83,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear arm damper bushes loose on mounts.

undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 7 Apr 2021 73,096 miles

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

rear suspension arm damper bush loose

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2021 73,096 miles

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

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

rear suspension arm damper bush loose

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,057 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 55,970 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 50,581 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 43,781 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 35,477 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 27,667 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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YX12 ZBG 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 73.3%.

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 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 YX12 ZBG, 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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YX12 ZBG is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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