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AV12 ZGW

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,107 mi
Last recorded79,107 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 ZGW
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 79,107 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 75,553 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 71,927 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear Brakes Binding Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 66,925 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 66,860 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 61,734 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 61,734 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 56,068 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 54,026 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,733 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 44,339 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 39,599 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,586 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 31,428 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai I40?

Based on 267,133 MOT tests across 28,541 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
8,118
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
28,541
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,182
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AV12 ZGW is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai I40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 80,507 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai I40 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV12 ZGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I40 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Hyundai I40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV12 ZGW registered?

AV12 ZGW is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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