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EJ62 VSM

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,310 mi
Last recorded61,310 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 VSM
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 61,310 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 58,068 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 54,626 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 54,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 49,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

engine and vehicle floor under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Nov 2019 49,253 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

engine and vehicle floor under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2018 43,484 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 42,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 37,032 miles

Central Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 37,032 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Central Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 30,256 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 24,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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 VSM is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

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

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