2012 Hyundai I40 1.6L Petrol · SV12 XMS

The Hyundai i40 presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 20 March 2026 at 87,951 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the five-year MOT span, with every pass showing a clean sheet and no advisories logged for suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions. The single failure on 19 March 2026 at 87,949 miles listed no defects, indicating an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-driven stop. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 2012 vehicle, averaging roughly 6,282 miles per year against the 87,951 miles recorded. The records show steady accumulation: 73,947 miles in March 2023, 79,509 in March 2024, 84,685 in March 2025, and 87,951 by March 2026. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The clean history with zero advisories across all entries suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumable and structural upkeep current, though the sparse commentary means hidden wear cannot be ruled out from the data alone. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as the MOT entries never flagged these and a 14-year-old car may conceal rust outside test scope. The brake calipers, coil springs, and exhaust system warrant hands-on checks despite no advisories being raised. The owner's pattern of clean tests implies reasonable care, but the unexplained failure the day before the 2026 pass deserves verbal confirmation from the seller regarding its cause.