Hyundai i40 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
64.3% pass rate
from 3,767 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai i40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Steering (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Steering linkage components (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Track rod end (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Locking devices (13 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.080% fail on Drag link end (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.3% fail on Steering play (40 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack (40 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Steering box
    • 0.72% fail on Steering column (132 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Operation (36 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Steering wheel (54 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Steering coupling (92 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Universal joint (80 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Flexible coupling (229 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Power steering
      • 0.053% fail on Operation
      • 0.027% fail on Other components
    • 0.053% fail on Steering lock (152 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Steering shaft
  • 10% fail on Brakes (75% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (86% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Brake pads (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (48% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs (48% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Brake performance (64% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.58% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.53% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (47% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (sp) (45% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt
          • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.027% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.053% fail on Reservoirs (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Valves
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.080% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.080% fail on Electronic parking brake
  • 8.7% fail on Suspension
    • 3.6% fail on Springs
      • 3.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (51% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms (35% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.64% fail on Wheel bearings (85% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.21% fail on Suspension rods (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (22 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.080% fail on Other suspension component (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.053% fail on Axles
      • 0.053% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.027% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.027% fail on Sub-frame
  • 8.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps (74% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp (82% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (39% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Direction indicators (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Flashing type (54% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.16% fail on Individual direction indicators (83% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.053% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.027% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.027% fail on Horn
    • 0.24% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.027% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.080% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.080% fail on Position lamp
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.080% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.053% fail on View to rear
      • 0.053% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.027% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.027% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.027% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (36% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.45% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.37% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.027% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.37% fail on Spark ignition (70% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions (74% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.35% fail on Fluid leaks (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.027% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.027% fail on Undertray
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Transmission (61% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Drive shafts (59% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Joints (61% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.19% fail on Exhaust system (81% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.053% fail on Tank
      • 0.027% fail on System
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.027% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
    • 0.080% fail on Body
      • 0.080% fail on Other body component
    • 0.027% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.027% fail on Undertray
  • 0.56% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.27% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.27% fail on Condition
    • 0.27% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.027% fail on Airbags
      • 0.027% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
    • 0.027% fail on Condition
  • 0.027% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.027% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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