CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK12 FZR

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,583 mi
Last recorded77,583 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 FZR
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 77,583 miles

AFLS LAMP ILLUMINATED

Fluid leak, but not excessive ENGINE COOLANT LOSS FROM O/S LOWER CORNER OF RADIATOR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light WATER INSIDE (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLT PERISHED 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel KNOCK FROM ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST STEERING COLUMN UNIT DURING FREE PLAY & LOCK TO LOCK CHECKS (ALL UJ'S OK) - ADVISE INVESTIGATION (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 77,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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

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

AFLS LAMP ILLUMINATED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light WATER INSIDE (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

OSR BRAKE SHOWING SIGNS OF OVER HEATING - DUST COVER FOR CALIPER PISTON INSECURE

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLT PERISHED 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel KNOCK FROM ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST STEERING COLUMN UNIT DURING FREE PLAY & LOCK TO LOCK CHECKS (ALL UJ'S OK) - ADVISE INVESTIGATION (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 70,458 miles

AFLS LAMP ILLUMINATED

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING ITEMS

KNOCK FROM ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST STEERING COLUMN UNIT DURING FREE PLAY & LOCK TO LOCK CHECKS (ALL UJ'S OK) - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

NO COOLANT IN HEADER TANK

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 63,566 miles

AFLS LAMP ILLUMINATED

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

KNOCK FROM ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST STEERING COLUMN UNIT DURING FREE PLAY & LOCK TO LOCK CHECKS (ALL UJ'S OK) - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

NO COOLANT IN HEADER TANK

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREADS SLIGHTLY PERISHED 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 60,536 miles

AFLS LAMP ILLUMINATED

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

KNOCK FROM ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST STEERING COLUMN UNIT DURING FREE PLAY & LOCK TO LOCK CHECKS (ALL UJ'S OK) - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 57,351 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

Knock from lower steering column universal joint

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall and perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 50,486 miles

Noise from steering universal joint

Pass 19 Jun 2019 46,139 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2018 41,167 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 41,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside washer jet low power and aim but still provides sufficient fluid

Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,558 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both / cracking badly (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear cracking

Offside Rear wall damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,812 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 22,674 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
Full Hyundai I40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK12 FZR 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 EK12 FZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK12 FZR?

You can check the full history of EK12 FZR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK12 FZR registered?

EK12 FZR is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is EK12 FZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 FZR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK12 FZR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK12 FZR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.