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EA66 VAV

2016 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

229,649 mi
Last recorded229,649 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I4065,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA66 VAV
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 229,649 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd - LED unit (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Cooling System expansion tank empty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 210,270 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 189,872 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 166,668 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 144,152 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 124,296 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 107,663 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 91,055 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 70,281 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 50,271 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 50,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 26,526 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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EA66 VAV is a 2016 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2016 Hyundai I40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 65,092 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 EA66 VAV, 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 10 years old, this Hyundai I40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA66 VAV registered?

EA66 VAV is a 2016 Hyundai I40, first registered on 25 October 2016.

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