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DF04 XXX

2011 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,171 mi
Last recorded128,171 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Hyundai I4082,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 XXX
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 128,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 128,138 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 119,749 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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 10 Apr 2024 110,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2024 110,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2023 103,139 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 103,133 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 95,382 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 95,369 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,850 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 91,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 85,793 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 80,432 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 72,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,520 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 65,504 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 54,016 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 54,016 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,797 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 35,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 35,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DF04 XXX is a 2011 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2011 Hyundai I40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 82,957 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 DF04 XXX, 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 15 years old, this Hyundai I40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF04 XXX is a 2011 Hyundai I40, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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