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FG62 EBJ

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,848 mi
Last recorded138,848 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 EBJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 138,848 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 137,263 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 137,258 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2024 136,785 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 126,895 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,322 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 106,322 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 90,766 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 77,029 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 77,029 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect bulb not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 76,450 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front main beam bulb not fitted correctly

both rear brakes slight bind and fluctuasion

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,883 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 44,971 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 44,971 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,258 miles

Nearside Rear Has wear on the inner thread

Offside Front Has wear on the inner thread very close to the legal limit

Offside Rear Has wear on the inner thread

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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FG62 EBJ is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG62 EBJ, 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 FG62 EBJ registered?

FG62 EBJ is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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