2012 Hyundai I40 1.7L Diesel · SD62 YTM

The 2022‑10‑27 MOT at 172,825 miles resulted in a pass, yet the record reveals a maintenance trend that is neither stable nor improving, as recurring faults such as steering rack free play, rear registration plate deterioration, multiple lamp failures, streaky wipers, perishing tyres, anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint play and steering column universal joint wear have been flagged repeatedly. The mileage trajectory over the vehicle’s 14‑year life is markedly high, averaging roughly 12,300 miles per year and accelerating in recent periods: from 156,962 miles in February 2022 to 172,825 miles by October 2022 the odometer rose by about 16,000 miles in eight months, while earlier intervals such as 2015‑09‑28 (83,467 miles) to 2016‑08‑19 (92,635 miles) show a 9,200‑mile increase in 11 months, and the jump from 2020‑09‑04 (113,327 miles) to 2022‑02‑18 (156,962 miles) exceeds 43,000 miles in five months, indicating sustained, heavy usage rather than periods of idle storage. A buyer should therefore inspect the steering rack and column for excessive play, examine suspension bushes, coil springs and anti‑roll bar linkage ball joints for wear or binding, and verify tyre condition for perishing, cuts or tread loss, as the history shows repeated tyre defects and perishing. Additional focus on brake pad thickness, wheel bearing play, structural rust indicated by deteriorated registration plates, and the integrity of the fuel cap and exhaust system is advisable, given the documented advisories and recurring mechanical concerns.