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EJ62 VVM

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,775 mi
Last recorded128,775 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 VVM
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 128,775 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 120,528 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 114,766 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 114,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 107,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 99,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 99,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 91,311 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 85,347 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 74,989 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 68,369 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 68,369 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 48,783 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear brake disc showing signs of being hot

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in base of tyre

Offside Rear Inner tyre very low

Fail 17 Aug 2017 48,783 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear brake disc showing signs of being hot

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in base of tyre

Offside Rear Inner tyre very low

Pass 3 Sep 2016 35,800 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked slightly

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 35,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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 VVM is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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