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EJ62 VWD

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

255,880 mi
Last recorded255,880 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 255,880 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 239,334 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 239,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 229,098 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 219,617 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 219,617 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 208,401 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 208,401 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 199,027 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING VIEW TO SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 199,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING VIEW TO SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 192,798 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 192,798 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 185,655 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 185,655 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 157,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 126,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Have about 5,000 Miles left (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 126,994 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Have about 5,000 Miles left (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2015 92,839 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 6 Nov 2015 92,839 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

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 VWD is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VWD, 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 VWD registered?

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

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