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EJ62 WHE

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,225 mi
Last recorded148,225 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 WHE
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 148,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Oct 2025 148,225 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 137,499 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 137,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 126,599 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 115,612 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 115,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 104,880 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 104,844 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 101,382 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 98,794 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 98,794 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 90,632 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,820 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 77,117 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 77,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 69,499 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 69,499 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 60,641 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

floor under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside rear child seat fitted not able to check seat belt

Fail 14 Nov 2015 60,641 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

floor under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside rear child seat fitted not able to check seat belt

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 WHE is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WHE, 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 WHE is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is EJ62 WHE safe to buy?

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