2012 Hyundai I40 1.7L Diesel · HA53 RRR
2012 Hyundai I40 (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 94,590 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI I40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HA53 RRR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 94,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HA53 RRR 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 2012 Hyundai I40 (HA53 RRR) between October 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (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: “Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
HA53 RRR Mileage History
- 04/10/202378,665 mi
- 05/10/202378,666 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/202485,631 mi+6,965 mi
- 07/10/202485,637 mi+6 mi
- 28/01/202694,590 mi+8,953 mi
Average of roughly 6,867 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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