BA18 MFE

2018 HYUNDAI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
HYUNDAI
Year
2018
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1368 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
4 January 2027 (204 days away)
Last recorded mileage
17,478 mi

AI verdict AVOID 42/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2018 Hyundai has 8 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 17,478 miles. The vehicle's safety record and maintenance history are highly problematic, making it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Dec 2021 (40 mi/yr equivalent), followed by inconsistent annual usage, including a 3-year period of only 1,674 miles.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Rear Tyre had a cut in excess of requirements (Jul 2021).
  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Rear Tyre had a bulge (Jul 2021).
  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Rear Tyre had ply/cords damaged (Jul 2021).
  • DANGEROUS

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.

Mileage history

Jul 2021: 17,478 mi FAILDec 2021: 17,492 mi FAILDec 2021: 17,493 mi PASSDec 2022: 21,167 mi PASSNov 2023: 27,541 mi FAILNov 2023: 27,541 mi PASSNov 2024: 34,140 mi PASSJan 2026: 40,030 mi PASS40k29k17kJul 2021Jan 2026

MOT test history — 5/8 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2021 FAIL 17,478 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front mirror lose tapped up
MAJOR Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lense smashed as sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY trims under vehicle damaged /missing
ADVISORY scratched on windscreen and dirty inside will obstruct view if worsen
ADVISORY Offside Front door inner handle sticking out but still operating correctly
Dec 2021 FAIL 17,492 mi
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Large tear on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside front inner arch liner missing
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Dec 2021 PASS 17,493 mi
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside front inner arch liner missing
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Dec 2022 PASS 21,167 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nov 2023 FAIL 27,541 mi
MAJOR Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nov 2023 PASS 27,541 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nov 2024 PASS 34,140 mi None recorded
Jan 2026 PASS 40,030 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BA18 MFE, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.