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EJ62 VZX

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,148 mi
Last recorded64,148 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 64,148 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 64,148 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 58,373 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 58,373 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 53,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 51,324 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 48,730 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 45,550 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 43,890 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 40,612 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 36,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 30,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 23,510 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 VZX is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZX, 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 VZX registered?

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

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