Hyundai I40
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 37,479 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
37,479
Best Year
2018 (88%)
Years Covered
9
About the Hyundai I40
The Hyundai I40 has been tested 37,479 times in 2026 MOT data across 9 model years (2011 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 1,915 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 73%. The 15 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer HYUNDAI I40s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 10 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2011) averages 115,180 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 64,242 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Hyundai I40 by Year
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