2014 Hyundai I40 1.7L Diesel · BT14 YFH
2014 Hyundai I40 (1.7L, diesel). First registered 02 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 169,658 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI I40
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT14 YFH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2026
- 169,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT14 YFH 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 2014 Hyundai I40 (BT14 YFH) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BT14 YFH Mileage History
- 17/06/2023152,834 mi
- 21/06/2024160,016 mi+7,182 mi
- 21/06/2024160,016 mi
- 16/06/2025164,574 mi+4,558 mi
- 20/06/2026169,658 mi+5,084 mi
Average of roughly 5,592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai i40 (VG)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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Common Problems: HYUNDAI I40
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Manual clutch and dual-mass flywheel wear with notchy gears(Moderate)
Manual i40s fail early on the clutch side: owner-fault analyses report clutch trouble well before normal wear, with a supplier change around 2014 blamed for a run of cars needing replacement at 40,000-60,000 miles, and RAC's own owners' survey records grinding when changing gears. PistonHeads owners describe exactly this car needing a clutch and flywheel job to fix hard-to-select ratios. The tell is a cold gearbox that fights reverse and first and a shudder through the pedal pulling away; on a £2,000 car a £500-£1,200 clutch and dual-mass flywheel bill is a genuine write-off risk.
- 1.7 CRDi DPF blockage and regeneration failure(Moderate)
Fault File's owner and MOT analysis of the i40 calls out DPF regeneration failure on the short-run CRDi cars: a check-engine light that clears for a few dozen miles then returns, limp-mode power loss and smoke on start-up, recurring even after fuel-pump or injector work because the small filter simply never reaches regeneration temperature on school-run duty cycles. Get Car Wise's guide puts fixing it anywhere from a cheap forced regeneration to a four-figure filter replacement, and removal is illegal for road use. UK buyers should assume any i40 diesel that has lived in town is carrying this bill unspent.
- Electric power steering column free play and rack wear(Serious)
Excessive steering free play and column knocking are standout failure areas in UK MOT data for the i40, failing at over 27 times the national fleet average. Internal degradation of the rubber star coupler inside the column-mounted electric power steering (C-MDPS) motor creates slack and a distinct clicking knock when rocking the wheel. In addition, internal wear in the steering rack gear teeth and tie-rod inner joints produces noticeable wandering at speed, vagueness around centre, and MOT failure for excessive steering movement.
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- Manual clutch and dual-mass flywheel wear with notchy gearsModerate
Manual i40s fail early on the clutch side: owner-fault analyses report clutch trouble well before normal wear, with a supplier change around 2014 blamed for a run of cars needing replacement at 40,000-60,000 miles, and RAC's own owners' survey records grinding when changing gears. PistonHeads owners describe exactly this car needing a clutch and flywheel job to fix hard-to-select ratios. The tell is a cold gearbox that fights reverse and first and a shudder through the pedal pulling away; on a £2,000 car a £500-£1,200 clutch and dual-mass flywheel bill is a genuine write-off risk.
- 1.7 CRDi DPF blockage and regeneration failureModerate
Fault File's owner and MOT analysis of the i40 calls out DPF regeneration failure on the short-run CRDi cars: a check-engine light that clears for a few dozen miles then returns, limp-mode power loss and smoke on start-up, recurring even after fuel-pump or injector work because the small filter simply never reaches regeneration temperature on school-run duty cycles. Get Car Wise's guide puts fixing it anywhere from a cheap forced regeneration to a four-figure filter replacement, and removal is illegal for road use. UK buyers should assume any i40 diesel that has lived in town is carrying this bill unspent.
- Electric power steering column free play and rack wearSerious
Excessive steering free play and column knocking are standout failure areas in UK MOT data for the i40, failing at over 27 times the national fleet average. Internal degradation of the rubber star coupler inside the column-mounted electric power steering (C-MDPS) motor creates slack and a distinct clicking knock when rocking the wheel. In addition, internal wear in the steering rack gear teeth and tie-rod inner joints produces noticeable wandering at speed, vagueness around centre, and MOT failure for excessive steering movement.
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