2017 Hyundai i40 · 8,554 MOT tests
2017 Hyundai i40 reliability
2017 Hyundai i40s fail 17.5% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 i40 years (8,554 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i40s: 26.6%)
- 17.5%
- 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 6
- 63,204
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,554
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4.9% of tests fail here (17% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Hyundai i40
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.5%
- Brakes4.9%
- Lights and electrics4.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Suspension1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.69%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.85%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.82%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.64%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.2%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.17%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.69%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.74%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.58%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.51%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.16%)
Is a 2017 Hyundai i40 reliable?
2017 Hyundai i40s fail 17.5% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 i40 years (8,554 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Hyundai i40 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.69% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.85% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.82% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Hyundai i40 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Hyundai i40 shows 63,204 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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