2011 Hyundai i40 · 1,876 MOT tests
2011 Hyundai i40 reliability
2011 Hyundai i40s fail 37.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 i40 years (1,876 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i40s: 26.6%)
- 37.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i40s: 26.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 107,220
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,876
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: about average for its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 10.7% of tests fail here (252% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 77% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Hyundai i40
Fail rate by area
- Suspension13.3%
- Lights and electrics12.4%
- Brakes12%
- Steering10.7%
- Tyres6.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.77%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.41%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.04%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.51%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.4%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.29%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.08%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.29%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.97%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.17%)
Is a 2011 Hyundai i40 reliable?
2011 Hyundai i40s fail 37.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 i40 years (1,876 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Hyundai i40 MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (6.77% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.41% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Hyundai i40 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2011 Hyundai i40 shows 107,220 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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