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EA12 FSU

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,620 mi
Last recorded179,620 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 FSU
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 179,620 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2025 166,788 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2023 157,780 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 157,758 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Incorrect type of battery fitted. (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 157,749 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Incorrect type of battery fitted. (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 147,787 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 147,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 142,045 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 142,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 135,524 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 135,524 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 116,554 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 116,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 96,228 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 79,981 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,605 miles

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

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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EA12 FSU is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black 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 EA12 FSU, 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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EA12 FSU is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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