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EF62 YKC

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

245,959 mi
Last recorded245,959 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 YKC
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 245,959 miles

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

offside reversing light flickering

Fail 13 Nov 2024 245,954 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

offside reversing light flickering

Pass 21 Nov 2023 234,527 miles

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 18 Nov 2023 234,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 22 Oct 2022 212,572 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear brake discs not a matched pair

Pass 26 Oct 2021 195,256 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 190,868 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 170,658 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 170,658 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 144,278 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 118,348 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 118,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 93,669 miles

both front brake discs have slight wear

engine cover fitted

o/s/f wiper blade has slight deterioration

under trays fitted

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 YKC is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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