2016 Hyundai i40 MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 78.1% of Hyundai i40s first used in 2016 passed their MOT first time, against 74.9% for all cars first used in 2016. Across 10,472 i40 first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were tyres, brakes and lamps and electrical equipment.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Hyundai i40s first used in 2016 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
78.1%
of 3,346 first tests; all cars first used in 2016: 74.9%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
10,472
first tests, 2023–2025; 3,346 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
40.8%
of 3,346 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
90,000
middle half: 69,500–115,500 miles; all cars first used in 2016: 67,500

How the 2016 Hyundai i40 MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, i40s first used in 2016 against all cars first used in 2016 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the i40 figure was 3.2 points higher.

2016 i40All cars first used in 2016
70%80%90%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2016, test year 2021: 82.7%All cars first used in 2016, test year 2022: 80.9%All cars first used in 2016, test year 2023: 78.6%All cars first used in 2016, test year 2024: 76.7%All cars first used in 2016, test year 2025: 74.9%2016 i40, test year 2021: 81.4%2016 i40, test year 2022: 81.6%2016 i40, test year 2023: 79.5%2016 i40, test year 2024: 77.7%2016 i40, test year 2025: 78.1%78.1%74.9%
View this chart as a table
Test year2016 i40All cars first used 2016i40 first tests
202181.4%82.7%3,703
202281.6%80.9%3,707
202379.5%78.6%3,623
202477.7%76.7%3,503
202578.1%74.9%3,346

Common 2016 Hyundai i40 MOT failures

Share of the 2,258 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Tyres33.8%
Brakes28.7%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment27.1%
Suspension16.0%
Visibility11.7%
Noise, emissions and leaks7.8%
Steering4.9%
Body, chassis, structure3.1%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.8%356
Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm12.2%276
Headlamp: not working on dipped beam12.0%271
Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative7.1%161
Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords6.6%150

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

What to check on a 2016 Hyundai i40 before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
  2. Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
  3. Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.

Common 2016 Hyundai i40 MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2016 i40s, as a share of all 10,472 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge18.0%1,881
Brake pads: wearing thin12.7%1,331
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened8.8%922
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing7.1%743
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive3.6%377

Questions about the 2016 Hyundai i40 MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2016 Hyundai i40?

In 2025, 78.1% of i40s first used in 2016 passed their MOT first time, against 74.9% for all cars first used in 2016. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2016 i40 most often fail its MOT on?

Tyres (in 33.8% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), brakes (28.7%) and lamps and electrical equipment (27.1%). The single most common item was “Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick” (15.8%).

How often does a 2016 Hyundai i40 fail its MOT?

In 2025, 21.9% of first tests on i40s first used in 2016 did not pass first time: 17.8% failed, and a further 4.1% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 2,258 of 10,472 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2016 Hyundai i40 MOT advisories?

“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 18.0% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (12.7%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (8.8%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (7.1%) and “Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (3.6%).

Is a 2016 Hyundai i40 reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 81.4% in 2021 to 78.1% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2016

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

2016 Ford Fiesta MOT statistics · 2016 Vauxhall Corsa MOT statistics · 2016 Volkswagen Golf MOT statistics · 2016 Ford Focus MOT statistics · 2016 Nissan Qashqai MOT statistics

How the 2016 Hyundai i40 MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2016 i40” means a Hyundai i40 whose date of first use falls in 2016 (65, 16 and 66 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2016, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.