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EF62 XVU

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,775 mi
Last recorded198,775 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 198,775 miles

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

front n/s and o/s frame, prescribed area, mountings corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2024 198,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

front n/s and o/s frame, prescribed area, mountings corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 189,013 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 189,013 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 182,489 miles

underbody covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2022 182,486 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 175,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

underbody cover fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 165,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

underbody covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2020 165,730 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front euro stickers fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2019 155,132 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 140,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 127,613 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x child seat ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 117,004 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 117,004 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 82,967 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 82,967 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 XVU is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EF62 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

EF62 XVU is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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