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EO62 VBL

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,482 mi
Last recorded71,482 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 VBL
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 71,482 miles

Rear nearside and offside shock absorber balance weight loose

Fail 24 Oct 2025 71,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear nearside and offside shock absorber balance weight loose

Pass 8 Oct 2024 67,435 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Positive battery terminal connections loose

Fail 8 Oct 2024 67,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Positive battery terminal connections loose

Pass 30 Oct 2023 60,164 miles

Both battery terminals connections loose

Nearside Rear Outer tyre slightly perishing on side wall

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 55,209 miles

Battery terminal connectors loose

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 55,209 miles

Battery terminal connectors loose

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 51,458 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 48,653 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 43,737 miles

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 37,757 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 37,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 29,781 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 26,870 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 26,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 22,700 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
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EO62 VBL is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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