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EJ62 VTW

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,802 mi
Last recorded158,802 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 158,802 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 157,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face of disc is obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 145,503 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 145,503 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 133,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 127,129 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 117,973 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 117,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 108,934 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 92,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on the outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2016 70,662 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 70,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear pads very low

front tyres worn very low on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,481 miles

Nearside Front Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 VTW is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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