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EL11 STU

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,457 mi
Last recorded134,457 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL11 STU
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 134,457 miles

Steering notchy in column.

Pass 17 Apr 2024 131,186 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 131,124 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 129,878 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 129,878 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 126,376 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 126,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 122,452 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 122,452 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 118,160 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 118,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 110,635 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 110,635 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 105,193 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 105,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 99,867 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 94,013 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2016 94,013 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2015 87,243 miles

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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EL11 STU is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EL11 STU, 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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What year was EL11 STU registered?

EL11 STU is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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