2013 Hyundai I40 1.7L Diesel · BL13 EEM
2013 Hyundai I40 (1.7L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 131,002 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI I40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL13 EEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 131,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL13 EEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Hyundai I40 (BL13 EEM) between March 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 (4.1.2 (c))”.
BL13 EEM Mileage History
- 30/03/2023115,744 mi
- 15/03/2024121,014 mi+5,270 mi
- 28/08/2024123,865 mi+2,851 mi
- 17/09/2025130,996 mi+7,131 mi
- 19/09/2025131,002 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 6,165 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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