Hyundai i40 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
81.5% pass rate
from 3,720 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai i40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Condition (30% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.94% fail on Washers
    • 0.054% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.054% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.027% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.027% fail on View to rear
      • 0.027% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.1% fail on Brakes (48% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (70% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (73% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (74% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Brake discs and drums (63% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Brake discs (63% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.054% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.054% fail on Rbt
          • 0.054% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.027% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.027% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.027% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.11% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.081% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.081% fail on Electronic parking brake (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.054% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.027% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.027% fail on Pedal
    • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.027% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.027% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 4.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.027% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.38% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.054% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.027% fail on Switch
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.16% fail on Stop lamp (74% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.081% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.081% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.054% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.027% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.027% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.054% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.054% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.027% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.027% fail on Horn
    • 0.027% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.027% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.027% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.027% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.3% fail on Suspension (39% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Wheel bearings (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.054% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.22% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.081% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.054% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.99% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.86% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.67% fail on Compression ignition (97% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.19% fail on Spark ignition (60% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.65% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Steering gear (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Steering rack (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.27% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Locking devices
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.081% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.081% fail on Transmission
      • 0.081% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.081% fail on Joints
    • 0.054% fail on Doors
      • 0.054% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.054% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.027% fail on Body
      • 0.027% fail on Other body component
  • 0.27% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.13% fail on Condition
      • 0.054% fail on Requirements (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% 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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