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EO62 VUC

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,782 mi
Last recorded114,782 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 114,782 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 114,476 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant level on the minimum

Pass 30 Jan 2025 104,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 96,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 96,621 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost worn through (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 82,532 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 82,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 70,991 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 70,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2021 65,347 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 65,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,635 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 49,978 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,212 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 43,212 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 32,787 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 32,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 22,167 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 VUC is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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