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EK12 FZT

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

116,287 mi
Last recorded116,287 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 116,287 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 105,681 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 96,681 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 84,546 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 84,546 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant level low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 64,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 53,658 miles

Slight knock on steering

Pass 5 Apr 2019 41,219 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

knocking noise from steering system but unable to find root cause. Possibly characteristic of vehicle.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 22,191 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 20,989 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 18,037 miles

Nearside Front cut in outer wall not threw to cords

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Mar 2015 13,534 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 13,534 miles

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

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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EK12 FZT 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 FZT, 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 EK12 FZT registered?

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

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