HYUNDAI I40 MOT pass rate
77.4% of 30,463 HYUNDAI I40 MOT tests pass.
At 77.4%, The I40 passes slightly less often than the average across all HYUNDAI models (79.7%).
At 77.4%, The HYUNDAI I40 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 88.2% at 3–6 years to 70.1% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 88.2% | 1,668 | 69,318 miles |
| 6–10 years | 81.2% | 17,302 | 91,424 miles |
| 10–15 years | 70.1% | 11,493 | 110,147 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HYUNDAI I40
The most common reason the HYUNDAI I40 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 44.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 44.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 31.1% | Not working on dipped beam |
| Tyres | 28.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 22.4% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Steering | 17.3% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Visibility | 10.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.7% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.6% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
Related HYUNDAI models
- HYUNDAI I10 — 79.2% pass rate
- HYUNDAI TUCSON — 86.8% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I20 — 79.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I30 — 72.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IONIQ — 91.1% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IX35 — 71.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HYUNDAI I40?
- 77.4% of HYUNDAI I40 MOT tests pass, based on 30,463 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HYUNDAI I40?
- The most common reason the HYUNDAI I40 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 44.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
- Does this show the HYUNDAI I40's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the HYUNDAI service history guide for how to check and keep one.