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EF62 XZW

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,243 mi
Last recorded151,243 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 XZW
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 151,243 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside daytime running light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2024 149,777 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 149,777 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 148,683 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 147,255 miles

Nearside Rear Lower hub bush has slight play

Offside Rear Lower hub bush slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2020 145,381 miles

Emissions too clean to register

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

Nearside Front DRL inop

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 136,355 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 136,355 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 123,226 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 110,334 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 92,384 miles

Battery Insecure

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

Rear Tyres Worn Inner Shoulders

Pass 1 Dec 2015 66,612 miles

Emissions Level To Low To Receive Data

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 66,612 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Emissions Level To Low To Receive Data

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 XZW is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XZW, 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 XZW registered?

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

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