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EO12 SHX

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,660 mi
Last recorded97,660 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 SHX
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 97,660 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 94,281 miles

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Fail 31 Mar 2025 94,281 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

emissions to clean to register

Pass 5 Apr 2024 92,437 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 88,147 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 85,334 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 81,326 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake pads lower in thickness possibly due to slight brake bind advise further investigation (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 59,883 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 59,810 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wiper blade split at end

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,961 miles

both front tyres 3mm and void of tread on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,062 miles

Nearside Front side repeater cracked

front wipers split but still clearing screen

rear set belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 18,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on iner and outer edges

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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EO12 SHX 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 EO12 SHX, 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 EO12 SHX registered?

EO12 SHX is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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