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EO62 VRJ

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,085 mi
Last recorded173,085 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 173,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 159,837 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 159,763 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 147,938 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Borderline ! (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 147,876 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Borderline ! (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 134,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 123,268 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 123,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 116,624 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inners bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 100,794 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 98,616 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 87,340 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 66,882 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,056 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 VRJ is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EO62 VRJ, 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 VRJ is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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