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EF62 YAV

2012 Hyundai I40

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

207,533 mi
Last recorded207,533 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 207,533 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 201,308 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 194,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 181,917 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 178,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 178,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 174,841 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 168,789 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 161,483 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 153,769 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 132,066 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Nov 2015 99,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YAV is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Red 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 YAV, 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 YAV registered?

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

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