2015 Hyundai I40 MOT pass rate: 78.3% (10,493 tests)
Is the 2015 I40 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2015-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 79.6% -1.0 vs same-age |
79.6% visual scale |
| 2024 | 77.5% -1.0 vs same-age |
77.5% visual scale |
| 2025 | 77.6% +0.6 vs same-age |
77.6% visual scale |
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 2015 I40
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 1,589 | 33.5% |
| 2 | Tyres | 995 | 21.0% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 596 | 12.6% |
| 4 | Suspension | 555 | 11.7% |
| 5 | Steering | 375 | 7.9% |
| 6 | Visibility | 202 | 4.3% |
All I40 years compared
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| 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 | 8,018 | 69.5% | -3.9 pts | 105,642 |
| 2014 | 10,574 | 73.3% | -2.6 pts | 96,382 |
| 2015 (this page) | 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 2015 Hyundai I40 reliable?
2015-registered examples passed 78.3% of their MOT tests (10,493 tests, 2023–2025), -0.5 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 11 years old with a median 88,442 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2015 I40?
The median tested example shows 88,442 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.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
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 the Open Government Licence v3.0.