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EJ62 VVL

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,821 mi
Last recorded156,821 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 156,821 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 156,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (INNER FACES) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 145,099 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 145,098 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering motor bush defective (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 131,910 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 115,187 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 100,869 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Oct 2020 93,621 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 86,771 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 77,967 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 70,528 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 70,528 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 57,873 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 43,735 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 VVL 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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

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

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