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EJ62 VZN

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,560 mi
Last recorded162,560 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 162,560 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 154,333 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 154,311 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 151,277 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 148,860 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 148,853 miles

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

engine / gearbox leaking oil

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 27 Aug 2021 139,782 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 139,770 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 125,943 miles

n/s/f tyre has a screw in it

rear wiper blade has split ends

Fail 5 Jan 2021 125,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre has a screw in it

rear wiper blade has split ends

Pass 29 Jan 2020 102,982 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2019 102,262 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Anti roll bar linkage dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Fail 11 Dec 2019 102,262 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Anti roll bar linkage dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 97,820 miles

Nearside door mirror lens missing

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 82,498 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 66,404 miles

front brake pads worn low.

front tyres getting close to legal limit.

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 48,326 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 VZN 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 VZN, 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 VZN is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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