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FP12 VGO

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,018 mi
Last recorded117,018 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 VGO
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 117,018 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 109,922 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 103,259 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 103,259 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 90,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 87,184 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 74,904 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 74,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 73,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on treaded area and worn on outer part of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 73,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on treaded area and worn on outer part of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,580 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 46,544 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 30,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 26,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FP12 VGO is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver 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 FP12 VGO, 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 FP12 VGO registered?

FP12 VGO is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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