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EO62 UMC

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,610 mi
Last recorded138,610 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 UMC
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 138,610 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 124,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 117,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at all 4 wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 108,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 96,499 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 77,379 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 33,300 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 33,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight/daytime running light. (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (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

Both Front Tyre's wearing on inner & outer edges and slightly cracked & perished.

Both Rear Tyre's cracked & perished.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both sides). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Both sides). (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (Inner sidewall/shoulder). ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 25,928 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,494 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 22,490 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear both rear wheel bearings not inspected due to brakes binding

Pass 19 Jul 2016 19,095 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 19,095 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 15,264 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 15,260 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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EO62 UMC is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EO62 UMC, 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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EO62 UMC is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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