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FG12 VGK

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,773 mi
Last recorded153,773 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 VGK
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 153,773 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 153,763 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 151,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play On Limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 147,891 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 147,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 143,636 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 140,642 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively possible warped disc (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 140,642 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively possible warped disc (1.2.1 (e))

Steering locking device missing both sides lower suspension ball joint nut retaining devices missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 134,628 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 126,688 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 111,638 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 97,110 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 86,792 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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FG12 VGK is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG12 VGK, 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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FG12 VGK is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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