2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Hyundai i40 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,106 MOT tests in 2024. 81.5% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time81.5%
Failed or needed repairs18.5%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,106 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    47 marked dangerous
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    21 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.3%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    19 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.9%
  9. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.4%
  2. Brakes6.5%
  3. Tyres6.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  6. Suspension1.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.4%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible2.6%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2018 Hyundai i40?

In 2024, 81.5% of 2018 Hyundai i40 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,106 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Hyundai i40?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Hyundai i40 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).