2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Hyundai i40 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,331 MOT tests in 2024. 81.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time81.3%
Failed or needed repairs18.7%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,331 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    115 marked dangerous
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    71 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    34 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes7.9%
  2. Tyres7.1%
  3. Lights & electrics6.3%
  4. Suspension2.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  7. Steering0.5%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Hyundai i40?

In 2024, 81.3% of 2017 Hyundai i40 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,331 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Hyundai i40?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 Hyundai i40 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).