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BD12 VZF

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,584 mi
Last recorded103,584 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VZF
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 103,584 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 101,409 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 99,015 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 95,548 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 95,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 93,040 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering column joint / bearing worn and need attention !! (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 93,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering column joint / bearing worn and need attention !! (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 89,785 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 88,186 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 88,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 82,282 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 79,343 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 74,215 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 67,810 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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BD12 VZF is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BD12 VZF, 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 BD12 VZF registered?

BD12 VZF is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 25 August 2012.

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