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EJ12 HSZ

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,543 mi
Last recorded162,543 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 HSZ
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 162,543 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 150,421 miles

General corrosion underbody

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 150,353 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke likely to damage equiptment (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise , badly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 140,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 140,571 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough Catching on rotation of steering wheel (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 132,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 123,153 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 111,955 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 111,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam CHECK AIM . CHECK DASHBOARD ADJUSTER . (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 90,540 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 90,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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EJ12 HSZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJ12 HSZ, 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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EJ12 HSZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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