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EJ62 VWG

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,575 mi
Last recorded103,575 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 103,575 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 103,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2024 96,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 87,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 86,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 77,565 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 69,346 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 69,346 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 65,229 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 65,229 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 57,580 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 47,113 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,142 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 29,895 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 25,820 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 25,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 VWG is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White 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 VWG, 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 VWG is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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