2016 Hyundai i40 · 11,777 MOT tests
2016 Hyundai i40 reliability
2016 Hyundai i40s fail 20.1% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 i40 years (11,777 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i40s: 26.6%)
- 20.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i40s: 26.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 74,260
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,777
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 5.6% of tests fail here (13% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Hyundai i40
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.1%
- Brakes5.6%
- Lights and electrics5.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Suspension2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Steering0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.07%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.17%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.13%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.48%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.33%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.22%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.48%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.15%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.71%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.62%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.34%)
Is a 2016 Hyundai i40 reliable?
2016 Hyundai i40s fail 20.1% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 i40 years (11,777 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Hyundai i40 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.07% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.17% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Hyundai i40 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Hyundai i40 shows 74,260 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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