2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Hyundai i40 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,835 MOT tests in 2024. 64.2% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time64.2%
Failed or needed repairs35.8%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,835 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.7%
    180 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    125 marked dangerous
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.3%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.0%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    64 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes16.7%
  2. Suspension13.7%
  3. Lights & electrics13.2%
  4. Steering11.0%
  5. Tyres8.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  8. Body & chassis2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.6%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Hyundai i40?

In 2024, 64.2% of 2012 Hyundai i40 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,835 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Hyundai i40?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2012 Hyundai i40 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).