2013 Hyundai I40 MOT pass rate: 69.5% (8,018 tests)
Is the 2013 I40 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2013-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 71.1% -3.5 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 68.7% -4.4 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 68.2% -3.9 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2013 I40
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 1,597 | 28.1% |
| 2 | Suspension | 965 | 17.0% |
| 3 | Steering | 881 | 15.5% |
| 4 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 808 | 14.2% |
| 5 | Tyres | 700 | 12.3% |
| 6 | Visibility | 365 | 6.4% |
All I40 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,639 | 66.1% | -3.1 pts | 112,366 |
| 2012 | 9,200 | 67.5% | -3.8 pts | 107,646 |
| 2013 (this page) | 8,018 | 69.5% | -3.9 pts | 105,642 |
| 2014 | 10,574 | 73.3% | -2.6 pts | 96,382 |
| 2015 | 10,493 | 78.3% | -0.5 pts | 88,442 |
| 2016 | 10,367 | 82.5% | +1.2 pts | 82,156 |
| 2017 | 7,502 | 85.2% | +1.2 pts | 72,589 |
| 2018 | 3,443 | 85.3% | -1.1 pts | 69,914 |
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FAQs
Is a 2013 Hyundai I40 reliable?
2013-registered examples passed 69.5% of their MOT tests (8,018 tests, 2023–2025), -3.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 13 years old with a median 105,642 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2013 I40?
The median tested example shows 105,642 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.