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EJ62 VZY

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,525 mi
Last recorded99,525 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 99,525 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 94,672 miles

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

steering column play detected

Pass 29 Oct 2023 80,729 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 75,465 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 75,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 68,236 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 58,903 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 51,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 19 Oct 2018 47,350 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat belt twisted and not running in its track

difficult to engage gear -clutch heavy!

Fail 1 Oct 2018 47,350 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 36,566 miles

slight drag on nearside rear brake

Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,566 miles

engine, sill and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 2 Nov 2015 22,004 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 VZY 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 VZY, 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 VZY registered?

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

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