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Hyundai i40 MOT pass rate and common problems

76.2% of Hyundai i40s passed the 2024 MOT (21,133 first tests): 71.9% at the first attempt and 4.3% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 3 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it is statistically indistinguishable from normal: MOT Risk Index 102.0 (95% CI 99.8–104.2; 100 = normal).

Hyundai i40 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate76.2%incl. 4.3% fixed at the test centre202421133
Passed at the first attempt71.9%all first tests202421133
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 99.8–104.2)102.0index100 = normal for its age · rank 476 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202421133
Biggest excess: Brakes12.6per 1006.9 same-age2019–2024133835
Dangerous defects12.8per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024133835
Advisory items113.0per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024133835
strip · Hyundai i40 · MOT Risk Index · 102 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Hyundai i40. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 476 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 455 and 497 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Hyundai i40 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank476of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202421133
Best rank within its 95% interval455rankother models held where they are202421133
Worst rank within its 95% interval497rankother models held where they are202421133

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 106.5 to 102.0 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Hyundai i40 MOT, and how often?

Hyundai i40 MOTs fail most often on brakes: 12.6 per 100 tests, against 6.9 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 133,835).

bar · Hyundai i40 · Brakes · 12.6 vs 6.9 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes12.6per 1006.92019–202416920
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment10per 10092019–202413421
Tyres9.3per 1008.22019–202412456
Visibility6.6per 1006.22019–20248838
Suspension5.3per 1008.22019–20247060
Steering5.1per 1001.62019–20246841

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 133,835 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Hyundai i40 compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Hyundai i40 is brakes at age 7: 8.7 failures per 100 tests, against 4.5 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 21,122).

bullet · Hyundai i40 · Tyres, age 3 · 5.4 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 5.4 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 3.0 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.6 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 6.6 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 3.9 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 1.1 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 6.8 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 5.3 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 35.4per 1004.22019–20249665
Brakes, age 33.0per 1001.82019–20249665
Suspension, age 30.6per 1000.62019–20249665
Tyres, age 46.6per 1004.52019–202412269
Brakes, age 43.9per 1002.42019–202412269
Suspension, age 41.1per 1001.22019–202412269
Tyres, age 56.8per 1005.12019–202416080
Brakes, age 55.3per 1003.12019–202416080
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 51.6per 1002.22019–202416080
Tyres, age 66.6per 1005.52019–202418813
Brakes, age 66.8per 1003.82019–202418813
Suspension, age 62.1per 1003.72019–202418813
Tyres, age 77.1per 1006.02019–202421122
Brakes, age 78.7per 1004.52019–202421122
Suspension, age 73.4per 1005.72019–202421122
Tyres, age 87.0per 1006.32019–202418688
Brakes, age 89.4per 1005.42019–202418688
Suspension, age 84.4per 1007.82019–202418688

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Hyundai i40's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Hyundai i40 advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is steering: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 17.7% of the time.

funnel · Hyundai i40 · Steering · 17.7 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on steering: 17.7 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Steering17.7% next failmedian model2019–20243553
Suspension14.1% next failmedian model2019–20245077
Brakes11.9% next failmedian model2019–202425551
Tyres8.9% next failmedian model2019–202427695
Noise, emissions and leaks3.5% next failmedian model2019–20242330
Identification of the vehicle3.0% next failmedian model2019–20242079
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20248185

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Hyundai i40 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Hyundai i40 MOTs flag tyres most: 43.9 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 133,835).

bar · Hyundai i40 · Tyres · 43.9 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres43.9per 10039.72019–202458728
Brakes41.6per 10034.72019–202455611
Non-component advisories8.9per 1007.82019–202411934
Suspension8.5per 10026.22019–202411353
Steering3.8per 1001.82019–20245136
Noise, emissions and leaks2.8per 1005.22019–20243732

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 133,835 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Hyundai i40?

For Hyundai i40s aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 5.2% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 19,952).

bar · Hyundai i40 · Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass · 5.3 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–20244511
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–20244511
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20244511
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20244511
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20244511
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20244511
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20244511
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20244511
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20244511
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20244511
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory7.4% next fail2019–20241736
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory7.0% next fail2019–20241736
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.6% next fail2019–20241736
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.3% next fail2019–20241736
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–20241736
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20241736
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20241736
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–2024867
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail7.4% next fail2019–2024867
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail4.0% next fail2019–2024867
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail3.3% next fail2019–2024867
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail2.2% next fail2019–2024867
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–2024867
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–2024867
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass5.2% next fail2019–202419952
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–202419952
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.4% next fail2019–202419952
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–202419952
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–202419952
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–202419952
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202419952
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–202419952
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202419952
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202419952
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202419952
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory7.8% next fail2019–202412093
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory6.7% next fail2019–202412093
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory6.2% next fail2019–202412093
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.1% next fail2019–202412093
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.1% next fail2019–202412093
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–202412093
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–202412093
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202412093
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202412093
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202412093
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202412093
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail8.8% next fail2019–20247766
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–20247766
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail7.1% next fail2019–20247766
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.7% next fail2019–20247766
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.8% next fail2019–20247766
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.6% next fail2019–20247766
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–20247766
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20247766
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20247766
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20247766
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20247766
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass7.7% next fail2019–202418483
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass7.2% next fail2019–202418483
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.4% next fail2019–202418483
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–202418483
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–202418483
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–202418483
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–202418483
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–202418483
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202418483
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202418483
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202418483
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory10.6% next fail2019–202414957
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory10.5% next fail2019–202414957
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–202414957
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.0% next fail2019–202414957
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.2% next fail2019–202414957
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.2% next fail2019–202414957
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–202414957
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–202414957
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–202414957
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202414957
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202414957
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail13.2% next fail2019–202412991
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail11.7% next fail2019–202412991
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail8.5% next fail2019–202412991
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail8.4% next fail2019–202412991
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.1% next fail2019–202412991
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.8% next fail2019–202412991
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–202412991
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–202412991
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202412991
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202412991
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202412991
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass12.8% next fail2019–20244738
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass9.1% next fail2019–20244738
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.8% next fail2019–20244738
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.3% next fail2019–20244738
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.3% next fail2019–20244738
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–20244738
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20244738
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–20244738
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20244738
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20244738
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20244738
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory15.3% next fail2019–20245329
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory11.2% next fail2019–20245329
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory11.1% next fail2019–20245329
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory10.4% next fail2019–20245329
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.1% next fail2019–20245329
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–20245329
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.2% next fail2019–20245329
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–20245329
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20245329
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20245329
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20245329
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail17.8% next fail2019–20245573
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail13.9% next fail2019–20245573
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.5% next fail2019–20245573
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail11.5% next fail2019–20245573
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.1% next fail2019–20245573
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.4% next fail2019–20245573
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.4% next fail2019–20245573
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.2% next fail2019–20245573
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20245573
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20245573
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20245573
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 54 cars)13.0% next fail2019–202454
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 54 cars)11.1% next fail2019–202454
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 56 cars)16.1% next fail2019–202456
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 56 cars)10.7% next fail2019–202456
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 56 cars)10.7% next fail2019–202456
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 56 cars)8.9% next fail2019–202456
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 108 cars)16.7% next fail2019–2024108
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 108 cars)15.7% next fail2019–2024108
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 108 cars)12.0% next fail2019–2024108
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 108 cars)9.3% next fail2019–2024108
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 108 cars)8.3% next fail2019–2024108
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 108 cars)7.4% next fail2019–2024108

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Hyundai i40 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Hyundai i40 gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 12.8 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 30.0 major and 9.2 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Hyundai i40 · Dangerous defects · 12.8 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 12.8 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects12.8per 10011.22019–2024133835

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 133,835 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Hyundai i40 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Hyundai i40 go from 16.1% at age 5 (rough estimate: 484 tests, 95% interval 13.1–19.7%) to 40.1% at age 13, against 38.2% for all cars aged 13 (2024, n = 21,133).

line · Hyundai i40 · Age 5 (rough estimate: 484 tests, 95% interval 13.1–19.7%) · 16.1 vs 15.1 · 2024
Age 5 (rough estim: 16.1. Age 13: 40.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (rough estimate: 484 tests, 95% interval 13.1–19.7%)16.1% failed first time15.12024484
Age 618.7% failed first time17.520241171
Age 718.7% failed first time20.220242521
Age 822.3% failed first time23.320243500
Age 926.9% failed first time26.520243542
Age 1031.6% failed first time30.120243559
Age 1136.6% failed first time33.220242704
Age 1235.7% failed first time35.720243089
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1340.1% failed first time38.22024558

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Hyundai i40 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 10 of 11 ages shown, Hyundai i40s fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 7, where they fail more often: 26% against 20.1% (2024, n = 21,122).

line · Hyundai i40 · Age 3 · 13.2 vs 11.7 · 2024
Age 3: 13.2. Age 13: 40.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 313.2% fail11.720249665
Age 417.8% fail13.3202412269
Age 520.5% fail15.0202416080
Age 623.1% fail17.3202418813
Age 726% fail20.1202421122
Age 828.4% fail23.2202418688
Age 931.9% fail26.7202414794
Age 1034.0% fail30.0202410745
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1136.3% fail33.420246732
Age 1236.0% fail36.520243698
Age 1340.1% fail38.92024558

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Hyundai i40 years should I avoid?

The Hyundai i40 build year that fails most for its age is 2013: index 111.0 (95% CI 108.2–113.8) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 18,497).

Build year matters for the Hyundai i40: 2013 Hyundai i40s fail more than their age would predict, 2017 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Hyundai i40 · Build year 2011 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 3,903 tests, 95% interval 101.7–112.9) · 107.3 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2011 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 3,903 tests, 95% interval 101.7–112.9)107.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243903
Build year 2012 (worse for its age)109.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202421682
Build year 2013 (worse for its age)111index vs own age100 = normal2019–202418497
Build year 2014 (worse for its age)103.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202423236
Build year 2015 (better for its age)95.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202422899
Build year 2016 (better for its age)88index vs own age100 = normal2019–202422325
Build year 2017 (better for its age)80.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–202414348
Build year 201897.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244824
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2019 (rough estimate: 1,449 tests, 95% interval 83.9–108.6)96.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241449

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Hyundai i40 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Hyundai i40 MOT: about £51 (up to about £97 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 21,133).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Hyundai i40 · Expected repair bill · 50.8 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill50.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue21133
Estimated range lower50.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue21133
Estimated range upper96.5GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue21133
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)18.9GBP expected contribution150price catalogue21133
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)14GBP expected contribution140price catalogue21133
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)9.5GBP expected contribution180price catalogue21133
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)8.4GBP expected contribution90price catalogue21133

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Hyundai i40 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 3 fail less often for their age than the Hyundai i40 and 5 as often or more. The Hyundai i40 has an MOT Risk Index of 102.0, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 21,133).

bar · Hyundai i40 · Hyundai i40 (this model) · 102 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Hyundai i40 (this model)102index100 = normal202421133
BMW X299.7index102202419091
Seat Alhambra101.2index102202427380
Volvo S40104.6index102202418102
Peugeot 508105.4index102202418837
Hyundai ix35109.3index102202451662
Land Rover Range Rover Velar100.3index102202433337
Vauxhall Vectra105.9index102202429528
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Citroen C5109.4index102202420466

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Hyundai i40 normally do?

At age 8, the median Hyundai i40 had covered 82,540 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 63,152 to 108,489 miles (2024, n = 3,500).

line · Hyundai i40 · Age 5 median (rough estimate) · 57865 vs baseline · 2024
Age 5 median (roug: 57865. Age 13 P75: 137278. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 median (rough estimate)57865miles2024484
Age 5 P25 (rough estimate)38131miles2024484
Age 5 P75 (rough estimate)79086miles2024484
Age 6 median71766miles20241171
Age 6 P2550213miles20241171
Age 6 P75101197miles20241171
Age 7 median72453miles20242521
Age 7 P2555593miles20242521
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 7 P7598677miles20242521
Age 8 median82540miles20243500
Age 8 P2563152miles20243500
Age 8 P75108489miles20243500
Age 9 median88558miles20243542
Age 9 P2569490miles20243542
Age 9 P75114324miles20243542
Age 10 median96616miles20243559
Age 10 P2575488miles20243559
Age 10 P75121326miles20243559
Age 11 median106258miles20242704
Age 11 P2584634miles20242704
Age 11 P75129749miles20242704
Age 12 median108755miles20243089
Age 12 P2587013miles20243089
Age 12 P75131737miles20243089
Age 13 median112439miles2024558
Age 13 P2592307miles2024558
Age 13 P75137278miles2024558

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Hyundai i40 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 12.5% of Hyundai i40s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 29.4% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 1,784). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Hyundai i40 · Age 3–5, <40k miles (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 9.8–21.8%) · 14.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 9.8–21.8%)14.8% failed first time2024135
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 11.5–22.1%)16.1% failed first time2024186
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 99 tests, 95% interval 7.8–21.2%)13.1% failed first time202499
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 55 tests, 95% interval 17.3–40.2%)27.3% failed first time202455
Age 6–9, <40k miles12.5% failed first time2024674
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles18.3% failed first time20243139
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles22.9% failed first time20243584
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles27.7% failed first time20242224
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles29.4% failed first time20241110
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 10.6–20.8%)15% failed first time2024187
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles28.6% failed first time20241280
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles34.5% failed first time20243011
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles36.4% failed first time20243759
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles38.1% failed first time20241670

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Hyundai i40 last?

26.5% of Hyundai i40s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 5.8% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 35,103).

line · Hyundai i40 · 100,000 miles · 26.5 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 26.5. 200,000 miles: 1.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles26.5% of tested cars202435103
150,000 miles5.8% of tested cars20247668
200,000 miles1.0% of tested cars20241294

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Hyundai i40 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

This fleet is driven more than average. Matched on annual mileage as well as age (test chains 2019–2024), the index is 95.7, on the other side of normal, so both readings are shown.

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

slope · Hyundai i40 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 95.7 vs 109 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 109 vs 95.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index95.7index1092019–202421133

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Hyundai i40 fuel fails its MOT less?

All Hyundai i40s tested were diesel: 28.1% failed first time (2024, n = 20,850).

bar · Hyundai i40 · Diesel · 28.1 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel28.1% fail first timeother fuels202420850

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Hyundai i40 engine is best?

For its age, the best Hyundai i40 engine is the diesel 1.5–1.8 litre at index 99.9, and the worst the petrol 1.5–1.8 litre at 109.8, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 21,133).

bar · Hyundai i40 · Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre · 99.9 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre99.9index vs model norm100 = model average2024132039
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 1,672 tests, 95% interval 102.6–117.4)109.8index vs model norm100 = model average20241672

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Hyundai i40 fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Hyundai i40 range from 18.1% in the Nottingham (NG) postcode area to 37.8% in the Kirkcaldy (KY) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Hyundai i40 · Kirkcaldy (KY) · 37.8 vs 28.1 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 20%. 32%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kirkcaldy (KY)37.8% fail first time28.12024920
Dundee (DD)35.8% fail first time28.12024759
Aberdeen (AB)34.3% fail first time28.120241154
Nottingham (NG)18.1% fail first time28.120243744
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 12.9–24.8%)18.1% fail first time28.12024160
London SE (SE)19.0% fail first time28.12024538
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 210 tests, 95% interval 28.2–40.9%)34.3% fail first time28.12024210
Bath (BA)31.5% fail first time28.12024809
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Falkirk (FK)31.5% fail first time28.120241257
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 307 tests, 95% interval 26.3–36.7%)31.3% fail first time28.12024307
Exeter (EX)31.3% fail first time28.12024864
Telford (TF)31.0% fail first time28.12024696
Paisley (PA)30.6% fail first time28.120241248
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 469 tests, 95% interval 26.5–34.8%)30.5% fail first time28.12024469
Leeds (LS)30.4% fail first time28.120241275
York (YO)30.3% fail first time28.120241451
Plymouth (PL)30.3% fail first time28.12024852
Bristol (BS)30.2% fail first time28.120242185
Motherwell (ML)30.0% fail first time28.120241549
Bournemouth (BH)30.0% fail first time28.12024887
Kirkwall (KW) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 22.5–38.4%)29.8% fail first time28.12024124
Gloucester (GL)29.6% fail first time28.120241411
Inverness (IV)29.4% fail first time28.120241018
Darlington (DL)29.3% fail first time28.12024713
Blackpool (FY)28.9% fail first time28.12024706
Worcester (WR)28.8% fail first time28.12024878
Cardiff (CF)28.7% fail first time28.120242773
Huddersfield (HD)28.7% fail first time28.12024543
Glasgow (G)28.7% fail first time28.120244524
Kilmarnock (KA)28.7% fail first time28.12024930
Wigan (WN)28.4% fail first time28.12024762
Stockport (SK)28.3% fail first time28.120241231
Swansea (SA)28.3% fail first time28.120241479
Cambridge (CB)28.2% fail first time28.12024818
Northampton (NN)28.1% fail first time28.120241682
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 299 tests, 95% interval 23.3–33.4%)28.1% fail first time28.12024299
Portsmouth (PO)28.0% fail first time28.120242134
Hull (HU)28.0% fail first time28.120241444
Newport (NP)27.8% fail first time28.120241587
Sunderland (SR)27.8% fail first time28.12024511
Salisbury (SP)27.7% fail first time28.12024574
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 379 tests, 95% interval 23.2–32.1%)27.4% fail first time28.12024379
Edinburgh (EH)27.3% fail first time28.120243035
Bradford (BD)27.2% fail first time28.120241006
Newcastle (NE)27.1% fail first time28.120241826
Torquay (TQ)27.0% fail first time28.12024623
Taunton (TA)26.9% fail first time28.12024721
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 276 tests, 95% interval 21.9–32.3%)26.8% fail first time28.12024276
Brighton (BN)26.8% fail first time28.12024994
Wolverhampton (WV)26.7% fail first time28.120241210
Lincoln (LN)26.7% fail first time28.12024813
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 251 tests, 95% interval 21.6–32.5%)26.7% fail first time28.12024251
Tonbridge (TN)26.5% fail first time28.120241034
Cleveland (TS)26.4% fail first time28.120241275
Crewe (CW)26.2% fail first time28.120241049
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 390 tests, 95% interval 22.0–30.7%)26.1% fail first time28.12024390
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 20.8–32.2%)26.1% fail first time28.12024226
Carlisle (CA)26.0% fail first time28.12024984
Manchester (M)25.8% fail first time28.120242376
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 365 tests, 95% interval 21.5–30.5%)25.8% fail first time28.12024365
Stevenage (SG)25.7% fail first time28.12024583
Norwich (NR)25.7% fail first time28.120241389
Shrewsbury (SY)25.6% fail first time28.12024768
Chester (CH)25.6% fail first time28.120241885
Dudley (DY)25.5% fail first time28.120241288
Walsall (WS)25.5% fail first time28.120241150
Oxford (OX)25.4% fail first time28.120241056
Reading (RG)25.2% fail first time28.120241542
Canterbury (CT)25.2% fail first time28.12024524
Coventry (CV)25.2% fail first time28.120242273
Liverpool (L)24.9% fail first time28.120242291
Swindon (SN)24.9% fail first time28.120241017
Leicester (LE)24.8% fail first time28.120242344
Guildford (GU)24.6% fail first time28.120241676
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 459 tests, 95% interval 20.9–28.8%)24.6% fail first time28.12024459
Medway (ME)24.5% fail first time28.120241148
Redhill (RH)24.0% fail first time28.12024887
Southampton (SO)23.9% fail first time28.120241973
Bolton (BL)23.9% fail first time28.120241409
Milton Keynes (MK)23.6% fail first time28.120241524
Doncaster (DN)23.3% fail first time28.120242187
Luton (LU)23.1% fail first time28.12024770
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)23.1% fail first time28.120242569
Llandudno (LL)23.1% fail first time28.120241083
Dartford (DA)23.1% fail first time28.12024572
Lancaster (LA)23.1% fail first time28.12024672
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 369 tests, 95% interval 19.0–27.6%)23.0% fail first time28.12024369
Ipswich (IP)23.0% fail first time28.120241463
Preston (PR)22.8% fail first time28.120241637
Wakefield (WF)22.8% fail first time28.120241528
Kingston upon Thames (KT)22.8% fail first time28.12024501
Derby (DE)22.7% fail first time28.120241747
Hemel Hempstead (HP)22.6% fail first time28.12024652
Oldham (OL)22.5% fail first time28.120241147
Peterborough (PE)22.5% fail first time28.120243165
Sheffield (S)22.4% fail first time28.120243349
Blackburn (BB)22.4% fail first time28.120241533
Birmingham (B)22.3% fail first time28.120245326
London N (N)22.3% fail first time28.12024521
Romford (RM)21.9% fail first time28.12024608
Durham (DH)21.9% fail first time28.12024599
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 293 tests, 95% interval 17.5–26.9%)21.8% fail first time28.12024293
Twickenham (TW)21.6% fail first time28.12024515
Warrington (WA)21.1% fail first time28.120242003
Southend-on-Sea (SS)20.9% fail first time28.12024723
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 375 tests, 95% interval 16.5–24.6%)20.3% fail first time28.12024375
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 15.3–26.1%)20.2% fail first time28.12024213
London E (E)20.2% fail first time28.12024689
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 309 tests, 95% interval 16.0–24.9%)20.1% fail first time28.12024309
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 335 tests, 95% interval 16.1–24.6%)20% fail first time28.12024335
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 210 tests, 95% interval 15.2–25.9%)20% fail first time28.12024210
Colchester (CO)20.0% fail first time28.12024966
Slough (SL)19.8% fail first time28.12024632
Chelmsford (CM)19.2% fail first time28.12024845

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Hyundai i40 rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Hyundai i40 MOTs record corrosion failures at 1.4 times the national rate: 1.05% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 21,129).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Hyundai i40 · Salt belt susceptibility · 1.4 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 1.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility1.4ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers21129

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Hyundai i40 ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 44.4% of Hyundai i40s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Hyundai i40 · Likely compliant · 44.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant44.4% estimate202421133

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Hyundai i40?

Of failed Hyundai i40 MOTs, 46.0% were retested the same day and a further 51.5% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 26,146).

bar · Hyundai i40 · Same-day retest · 46.0 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest46.0%failed initial tests2019–202426146
Retest within 10 days51.5%failed initial tests2019–202426146
Clean MOT streak35.6%observed chains2019–202422949
Repeat advisory33.0%observed chains2019–202422949
Decreasing odometer0.7% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202423726

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Hyundai i40?

Hyundai i40s aged 5 to 10 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 17.3% of tests, against 26.8% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 4,820).

bullet · Hyundai i40 · Low-use first-time failure · 17.3 vs 26.8 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 17.3 vs 26.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure17.3%26.82019–20244820
Low-use gap-9.5percentage points8–12k miles2019–20244820

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Hyundai i40 likely to last?

Hyundai i40s aged 10 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 1.5 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 13, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Hyundai i40 · Age 5 · 5.8 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 55.8years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 82.8years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 13)1.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 13)0.7years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Hyundai i40s are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Hyundai i40s tested at ages 4 to 6, about 4 were tested at age 13 (2024, n = 558).

line · Hyundai i40 · Age 3 · 61.5 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 61.5. Age 13: 3.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 361.5% of age 4–6 baseline20249665
Age 478% of age 4–6 baseline202412269
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202416080
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202418813
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202421122
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202418688
Age 994.1% of age 4–6 baseline202414794
Age 1068.3% of age 4–6 baseline202410745
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1142.8% of age 4–6 baseline20246732
Age 1223.5% of age 4–6 baseline20243698
Age 133.5% of age 4–6 baseline2024558

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Hyundai i40 fails, does it fail again?

28.9% of Hyundai i40s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 23.6% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 6,449). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 25.7% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Hyundai i40 · Repeat after fail · 28.9 vs 23.6 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 28.9 vs 23.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail28.9%23.62019–20246449

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Hyundai i40 faults come together?

On Hyundai i40s, ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 6.7 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 32).

Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 4.6–9.4)6.7liftexpected joint rate202432
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 4.0–10.2)6.6liftexpected joint rate202420
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 69 tests, 95% interval 4.5–7.3)5.7liftexpected joint rate202469
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 3.8–8.1)5.7liftexpected joint rate202429
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 71 tests, 95% interval 4.1–6.7)5.3liftexpected joint rate202471
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 4.1–5.3)4.6liftexpected joint rate2024234
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 94 tests, 95% interval 3.5–5.4)4.4liftexpected joint rate202494
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 178 tests, 95% interval 3.7–5.0)4.3liftexpected joint rate2024178
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 224 tests, 95% interval 3.6–4.8)4.2liftexpected joint rate2024224
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 394 tests, 95% interval 3.6–4.5)4.0liftexpected joint rate2024394
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.9)4.0liftexpected joint rate2024105
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 115 tests, 95% interval 3.2–4.7)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024115
Steering + Suspension3.9liftexpected joint rate2024950
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 96 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.6)3.8liftexpected joint rate202496
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 55 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.9)3.7liftexpected joint rate202455
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 2.7–4.9)3.7liftexpected joint rate202448
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 91 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.4)3.6liftexpected joint rate202491
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 339 tests, 95% interval 3.2–3.9)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024339
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 82 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.3)3.5liftexpected joint rate202482
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 352 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.8)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024352
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension3.4liftexpected joint rate20241461
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 195 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.8)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024195
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 74 tests, 95% interval 2.6–4.2)3.3liftexpected joint rate202474
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.8)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024182
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 2.5–4.2)3.3liftexpected joint rate202458
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering3.2liftexpected joint rate20241537
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.1)3.2liftexpected joint rate202459
Brakes + Steering3.2liftexpected joint rate20241502
Brakes + Suspension3.2liftexpected joint rate20241357
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.7)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024127
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 64 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.8)3.0liftexpected joint rate202464
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 244 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.3)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024244
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 69 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.5)2.8liftexpected joint rate202469
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.7liftexpected joint rate20242260
Brakes + Tyres2.7liftexpected joint rate20241928
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 96 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.3)2.7liftexpected joint rate202496
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.6liftexpected joint rate20241555
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 262 tests, 95% interval 2.3–2.9)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024262
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.0)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024176
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.5)2.5liftexpected joint rate202436
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.5liftexpected joint rate20241803
Suspension + Tyres2.4liftexpected joint rate2024903
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 214 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024214
Tyres + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate20241220
Steering + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate2024925
Brakes + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate20241297
Suspension + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate2024671
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 152 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.4)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024152
Steering + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate2024654
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Hyundai i40 had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns matched to the Hyundai i40; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched3campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register21133

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Hyundai i40 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Hyundai i40s tested at age 5, about 16 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 32. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 10 and 11, 5.06 percentage points (2024).

Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (rough estimate: 484 tests, 95% interval 13.1–19.7%)16.1% fail first time2024484
Age 6 (rough estimate: 1,171 tests, 95% interval 16.6–21.0%)18.7% fail first time20241171
Age 718.7% fail first time20242521
Age 822.3% fail first time20243500
Age 926.9% fail first time20243542
Age 1031.6% fail first time20243559
Age 1136.6% fail first time20242704
Age 1235.7% fail first time20243089
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 13 (rough estimate: 558 tests, 95% interval 36.2–44.3%)40.1% fail first time2024558

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Hyundai i40 fail inspections in other countries too?

In Finland, 37.6% of Hyundai i40s failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 26.3% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 2,144 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Norway, Finland and the Netherlands the Hyundai i40 also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Hyundai i40 · Norway · 41.1 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 41.1 vs 33.7. Finland: 37.6 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 52.1 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway41.1% failed33.72024 by country1721
Finland37.6% failed26.32024 by country2144
Netherlands52.1% failed50.82024 by country2073

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Hyundai i40 MOT matter?

Hyundai i40s fail first time most in October (27.8%, against 30.3% for all cars that month) and least in May (24.1%) (2024, n = 21,133).

line · Hyundai i40 · January · 26.4 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 26.4. December: 25.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Hyundai i40: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January26.4% fail first time31.1202411146
February26.9% fail first time30.0202410179
March25.3% fail first time28.3202413209
April25.3% fail first time29.820246929
May24.1% fail first time28.820248429
June25.1% fail first time28.120249510
July24.4% fail first time29.3202411149
August24.2% fail first time29.2202412946
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September25.0% fail first time28.2202415407
October27.8% fail first time30.3202413456
November27.1% fail first time30.6202412361
December25.5% fail first time29.320249114

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Hyundai i40? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 21,133 initial Hyundai i40 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 21,133 initial Hyundai i40 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 21,133 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Hyundai i40 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/hyundai-i40/

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Hyundai i40 MOT: quick answers

What is the Hyundai i40 first-time MOT pass rate?

71.9% of first attempts passed in 2024 (21,133 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 21,133 primary tests: 28.12% failed first time and 76.2% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 102 is shown separately.