Hyundai i40 2012: MOT failure rate for its age
34.6% of 21,682 MOT tests of the Hyundai i40 first registered in 2012 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 109.2 (95% CI 106.7–111.7; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2012 Hyundai i40 fails more often than other build years of the same model at the same age.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 34.6 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 21682 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 106.7–111.7) | 109.2 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 21682 |
| Rank among this model's 9 build years | 8 | of 9 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 21682 |
| Tested in 2024 | 3089 | tests | median 108,755 miles | 2024 | 3089 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2012 Hyundai i40 fail at each age?
Cars built in 2012 were tested at ages 7 to 12 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 4,098 | 32.7 | 31.3–34.1 | 28.3 | 115.6 |
| 8 | 3,778 | 32.3 | 30.8–33.8 | 28.6 | 112.9 |
| 9 | 3,739 | 35.8 | 34.3–37.4 | 31.8 | 112.6 |
| 10 | 3,592 | 35.6 | 34.1–37.2 | 32.9 | 108.2 |
| 11 | 3,386 | 36.4 | 34.8–38 | 35.3 | 103.2 |
| 12 | 3,089 | 35.7 | 34–37.4 | 34.8 | 102.6 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,682 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2012 Hyundai i40?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2012 is brakes: 18.6 items per 100 first tests, against 12.6 across all build years of the Hyundai i40. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2012 were tested at ages 7 to 12.
| Failure group | Built 2012, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 18.6 | 12.6 | 4,024 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 16.7 | 10 | 3,619 |
| Steering | 11.7 | 5.1 | 2,537 |
| Suspension | 11.5 | 5.3 | 2,483 |
| Tyres | 9.5 | 9.3 | 2,063 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,682 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2012 compare with the years around it?
Among the 9 published build years of the Hyundai i40, 2012 ranks 8 (1 = fails least for its age). 2011: index 107.3. 2013: index 111.0.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 107.3 | 101.7–112.9 | worse (rough estimate) | 3,903 |
| 2012 | 109.2 | 106.7–111.7 | worse | 21,682 |
| 2013 | 111.0 | 108.2–113.8 | worse | 18,497 |
| 2014 | 103.9 | 101.4–106.5 | worse | 23,236 |
| 2015 | 95.8 | 93.2–98.3 | better | 22,899 |
| 2016 | 88.0 | 85.3–90.6 | better | 22,325 |
| 2017 | 80.5 | 77.2–83.9 | better | 14,348 |
| 2018 | 97.1 | 90.5–103.6 | no different | 4,824 |
| 2019 | 96.3 | 83.9–108.6 | no different (rough estimate) | 1,449 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 133,163 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Hyundai i40 2012 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/hyundai-i40/2012/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Hyundai i40 2011 · Hyundai i40 2013 · Hyundai i40 2014 · Hyundai i40 2015 · Hyundai i40 2016 · Hyundai i40 2017 · Hyundai i40 2018 · Hyundai i40 2019 · Hyundai i40 in Norway · Hyundai i40 in Finland · Hyundai i40 in the Netherlands · Hyundai i40 by postcode area · Hyundai i40 body, chassis and structure failures · Hyundai i40 brakes failures · Hyundai i40 vehicle identification failures · Hyundai i40 lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Hyundai i40 noise, emissions and leaks failures · Hyundai i40 road wheels failures · Hyundai i40 seat belts and airbags failures · Hyundai i40 steering failures · Hyundai i40 suspension failures · Hyundai i40 tyres failures · Hyundai i40 visibility failures