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EO62 VUA

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,300 mi
Last recorded113,300 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 113,300 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 111,770 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre worn on edges 215 50r17

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

Rear bumper damaged

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2021 91,162 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 91,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 56,374 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 56,191 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 43,373 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 33,319 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 27,697 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 23,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TRYE

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 23,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TRYE

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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EO62 VUA is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VUA, 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 EO62 VUA registered?

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

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