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EJ62 VSC

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,911 mi
Last recorded115,911 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2026 115,911 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner & outer edges. Change very soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner & outer edges. Change very soon. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge. Tread on limit 1.6mm. Change very soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 104,813 miles

Play In Upper Steering Column(Motor)

Fail 5 Sep 2025 104,813 miles

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

Play In Upper Steering Column(Motor)

Pass 2 Sep 2024 93,276 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 85,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 78,335 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 72,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 68,173 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 59,092 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 58,847 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack in zone A 11mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,078 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 38,915 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 33,259 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 24,821 miles

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 VSC 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 78.6%.

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 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 EJ62 VSC, 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 VSC registered?

EJ62 VSC is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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