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CV12 UZJ

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,746 mi
Last recorded111,746 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 UZJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 111,746 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 111,741 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to snapped coil spring close to tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 110,105 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 108,539 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 106,211 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 102,464 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Jun 2021 102,462 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end has excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

front and rear brakes getting low

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2020 99,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Manufactures engine, sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 11 Jun 2020 99,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Manufactures engine, sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 3 Apr 2019 90,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam moved

Nearside Rear Undertray damaged but not likely to become detached

Offside Rear Bumper mounting damaged but not likely to become detached

Fail 29 Mar 2019 90,700 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Brake servo vacuum pipe partially collapsing under vacuum load (1.1.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam moved

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Undertray damaged but not likely to become detached

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mounting damaged but not likely to become detached

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 79,617 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Bumper damaged.

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items from view.

Fail 28 Mar 2018 79,617 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Cornering lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Cornering lamp not working.

Offside Rear Bumper damaged.

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items from view.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,750 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2017 66,749 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,042 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,468 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CV12 UZJ is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CV12 UZJ, 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 CV12 UZJ registered?

CV12 UZJ is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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