Hyundai i40

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 9 model years from 37,479 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

82%

Total Tests

37,479

Highest Pass Rate

2018 (88%)

Years Covered

About the Hyundai i40

The Hyundai i40 was MOT tested 37,479 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 9 model years (2011 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 88% from 1,915 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 73%. The 15 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Hyundai i40s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 10 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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

Fuel (Diesel, 1598cc)

£1,219

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,824

Per month£152/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2019 details

How reliable is the Hyundai i40?

vs average of all models+0% (82% avg)

vs Hyundai brand average-1% (83% avg)

Best to worst year spread15 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Hyundai i40 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2019	88%	794	64,242 mi
2018	88%	1,915	79,321 mi
2017	87%	4,270	82,303 mi
2016	85%	5,925	92,545 mi
2015	82%	6,197	95,529 mi
2014	78%	6,455	104,246 mi
2013	77%	4,996	109,128 mi
2012	76%	5,795	112,717 mi
2011	73%	1,132	115,180 mi

Questions about the Hyundai i40

Is the Hyundai i40 reliable?

Across its 9 model years in our data (2011 to 2019), the Hyundai i40 averages an 82% MOT pass rate, from 37,479 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's level with the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 88%.

Which year Hyundai i40 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 Hyundai i40 has the highest MOT pass rate at 88%, while the 2011 model has the lowest at 73%, a 15 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.