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EF62 XVZ

2012 Hyundai I40

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,888 mi
Last recorded206,888 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 XVZ
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 206,888 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes are worn cracking with soft play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door mirror indicator lens broke

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 206,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm bush has split from the center part of the bush with excessive play side to side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm bush has split from the center part of the bush with excessive play side to side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes are worn cracking with soft play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door mirror indicator lens broke

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear drop links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 203,154 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 197,366 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 197,366 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 188,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 178,496 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 170,452 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 170,462 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 158,113 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 138,901 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 126,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear water in light cluster

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 126,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear water in light cluster

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XVZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

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

Is EF62 XVZ safe to buy?

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