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DU62 VBD

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,014 mi
Last recorded145,014 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 VBD
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 145,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 145,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 132,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of front pads worn VERY CLOSE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 121,271 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 114,913 miles

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Pass 15 Oct 2021 108,965 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 102,107 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 96,675 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 86,529 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 74,532 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,198 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,587 miles

offside front tyre low on edges

Fail 19 Aug 2015 56,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre low on edges

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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DU62 VBD is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DU62 VBD, 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 DU62 VBD registered?

DU62 VBD is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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