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EJ61 HFY

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,279 mi
Last recorded140,279 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 HFY
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 140,279 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 129,732 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped screen but not exceeding 10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 120,410 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 113,466 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 106,445 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 100,873 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 95,868 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,399 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 81,514 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 73,977 miles

chips in screen

corrosion and wear on brake discs

Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,978 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 31,050 miles

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

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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EJ61 HFY is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ61 HFY, 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 EJ61 HFY registered?

EJ61 HFY is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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