2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Hyundai i40 MOT pass rate and common faults

476 MOT tests in 2024. 83.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time83.8%
Failed or needed repairs16.2%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 476 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    24 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    9 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.6%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes5.5%
  2. Lights & electrics5.0%
  3. Tyres4.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  6. Suspension0.8%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.3%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.2%

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 2019 Hyundai i40?

In 2024, 83.8% of 2019 Hyundai i40 cars passed their MOT first time, across 476 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Hyundai i40?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2019 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).