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EJ62 DHZ

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,684 mi
Last recorded88,684 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 DHZ
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 88,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged but not likely to detach

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

Offside Rear Lower arm noise reduction item detached but not likely to fall off

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 88,617 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Failed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up unable to check bearing excessive binding (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged but not likely to detach

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

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

Offside Rear Lower arm noise reduction item detached but not likely to fall off

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 86,958 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 89,950 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 84,496 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 84,496 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 82,075 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2022 79,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

offside rear lower suspension arm support weights excessively deteriorated and slightly insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2022 79,819 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

offside rear lower suspension arm support weights excessively deteriorated and slightly insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2021 78,030 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 78,030 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 77,412 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 76,044 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 76,044 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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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EJ62 DHZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EJ62 DHZ, 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 EJ62 DHZ registered?

EJ62 DHZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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