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BG12 VJA

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,125 mi
Last recorded133,125 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VJA
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 133,125 miles

Front Inner front pads can't be viewed on the inside

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 128,003 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 128,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 123,697 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 123,697 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 120,050 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 115,140 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 115,140 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 108,609 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,979 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 88,880 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 70,953 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 70,953 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

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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BG12 VJA is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG12 VJA, 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 BG12 VJA registered?

BG12 VJA is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is BG12 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 VJA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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