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EJ62 VVP

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,798 mi
Last recorded127,798 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 127,798 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2026 127,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 123,340 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 114,484 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 99,772 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 86,873 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 82,820 miles

Knocking from steering rack/column

Fail 8 Nov 2021 82,607 miles

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

Knocking from steering rack/column. Cause not apparent

Pass 2 Nov 2020 73,657 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 69,909 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 63,619 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 56,333 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2017 56,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2016 44,928 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp insecure

Fail 8 Nov 2016 44,928 miles

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

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

Offside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2015 33,549 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2015 33,549 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

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 VVP is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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