2015 Hyundai I40 1.7L Diesel · HV15 ABK

The vehicle carries a current MOT certificate dated 7 November 2025, which recorded a pass with no defects or advisories against any of the items examined at test. This is consistent with the broader history from 2022 onwards, which shows three consecutive passes at the November 2022, November 2023 and November 2024 tests, all again with no defects recorded. The single failure recorded on the same date as the November 2025 pass is unusual but technically permissible under DVSA procedures when a vehicle is presented for retest within the same working day or shortly thereafter; the absence of recorded defect entries on both the failure and subsequent pass simply means the examiner did not enter categorised items against either outcome in the system you have been given. From a maintenance trend perspective, the pattern is stable with no recorded advisories in any of the recent tests, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in compliant condition from a roadworthiness standpoint. With 67,379 miles recorded against an 11-year-old car, the average annual mileage sits at roughly 6,125 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and only marginally below the national average. There are no obvious gaps in the MOT history that would suggest long periods off-road, nor are there sharp jumps in mileage that would indicate rapid accumulation between tests. Given that the I40 is generally used as a family saloon or fleet vehicle where higher mileages are common, this level of use is reasonable and means wear on major drivetrain components such as the clutch, gearbox and engine internals should be moderate rather than extreme. That said, lower annual mileage of this kind can also reflect periods of standing, which carries its own implications for certain components that degrade more with calendar age than with use. Given the clean MOT record and the modest annual mileage, a prospective buyer should focus attention on age-related deterioration rather than wear from heavy use. Tyres should be inspected closely for sidewall cracking or perishing caused by UV and age rather than tread depth alone, as an 11-year-old vehicle can develop hardened, cracked rubber even where tread remains legal. The 12V battery is highly likely to be approaching the end of its service life given the calendar age of the car, and a load test or simple voltage check is sensible before purchase. Brake discs, particularly the rear ones if the vehicle is fitted with them, may exhibit surface corrosion or light binding of calipers from standing, so a test drive should include several firm stops from moderate speed to check for brake shudder, pulling to one side or a soft pedal. The exhaust system, including the catalytic converter and rear silencer, should be examined for internal corrosion and mounting integrity, as original mild-steel components of this age are prone to holing. On the test drive itself, listen for suspension knocks over broken surfaces, particularly from the front lower wishbones, anti-roll bar bushes and rear trailing arm bushes, all of which are known wear items on the I40 and would warrant replacement if clonking or creaking is heard. The dual-clutch DCT automatic, where fitted, can exhibit shudder or jerky low-speed changes if the mechatronic unit or clutch pack is wearing, so smooth and consistent gearchanges should be confirmed during a gentle pull-away test. Engine oil and coolant levels should be checked for any signs of mayonnaise around the oil cap, which could indicate head gasket concerns, and the transmission fluid should be inspected for both level and colour if accessible. Finally, verify that the service book contains stamps at sensible intervals appropriate to the recorded mileage, and confirm whether the timing belt and water pump replacement has been carried out according to Hyundai's recommended schedule, as this is a significant scheduled item on a vehicle of this age and its omission could lead to expensive engine damage.