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YY12 KMF

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,261 mi
Last recorded167,261 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 KMF
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 167,261 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 158,797 miles

Central fuel tank exhaust heat sheild loose

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 158,797 miles

Central fuel tank exhaust heat sheild loose

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb loose in fitting (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 149,887 miles

Central Rear seat belt unable to be tested due to obstruction

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit, 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seat belt unable to be tested due to obstruction

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank exhaust shield insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2019 138,416 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))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 127,326 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 127,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 127,057 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 127,057 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 118,489 miles

ESC warning light coming on intermittently

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 79,361 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres worn heavily on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YY12 KMF is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY12 KMF, 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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YY12 KMF is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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