Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Hyundai I40 S CRDI Blue Drive?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Hyundai I40 S CRDI Blue Drive?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Hyundai I40 S CRDI Blue Drive?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2016 Hyundai I40 S CRDI Blue Drive reliable?

Based on MOT data from 465 vehicles, the 2016 Hyundai I40 S CRDI Blue Drive has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Hyundai I40 S CRDI Blue Drive?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Hyundai I40 S CRDI Blue Drive (2016)

465 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.5% first-time pass rate

2016 Hyundai I40 S CRDI Blue Drive

CarHunch analysed 465 real MOT records for the 2016 Hyundai I40 S CRDI Blue Drive. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 465 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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The 2016 Hyundai I40 S CRDI Blue Drive passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.12

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

70k

Middle half: 53k–87k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 465 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 465 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	461	94.6%	0.12

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,008 Hyundai I40 S CRDI Blue Drive vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 41.1%

414

Black 25%

252

White 24.5%

247

Blue 6.7%

Red 2.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Hyundai I40 S CRDI Blue Drive vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

70,189

typical

53,275

low mileage

86,854

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Hyundai I40 S CRDI Blue Drive vehicles fall between 53,275 and 86,854 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 53,275 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 53,275–86,854 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Hyundai I40 S CRDI Blue Drives sit.

⚠ Over 117,252 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Hyundai I40 S CRDI Blue Drive — Still on the Road

Most 2016 Hyundai I40 S CRDI Blue Drives are still being driven.

Strong survival — 129 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 87% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.12

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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