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EF62 VXX

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

171,082 mi
Last recorded171,082 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 VXX
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 171,082 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 162,399 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 151,644 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 142,191 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 132,302 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 124,445 miles

FRONT DISKS WORN

Pass 6 Dec 2019 117,066 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear 70% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 111,273 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 111,273 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 106,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 97,224 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 73,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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EF62 VXX is a 2012 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 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 EF62 VXX, 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 EF62 VXX registered?

EF62 VXX is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is EF62 VXX safe to buy?

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