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EJ62 WHU

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,971 mi
Last recorded151,971 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 WHU
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 151,971 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 135,720 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 128,123 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 117,705 miles

generic knock in steering no visible movement

Fail 19 Nov 2021 117,705 miles

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

generic knock in steering no visible movement

Pass 13 Nov 2020 112,000 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 102,713 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 86,570 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,655 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 54,346 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 37,719 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 37,483 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WHU is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WHU, 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 WHU registered?

EJ62 WHU is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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