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GJ62 VZH

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,880 mi
Last recorded86,880 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 VZH
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 86,880 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 86,880 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 82,173 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 82,173 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Electrical wiring insecure negative battery terminal loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear vibration damper insecure

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 72,813 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 72,813 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 62,327 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Oct 2022 62,273 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 52,257 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 52,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 43,662 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 43,652 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front and rear brake pads low (inners) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 38,244 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 29,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50R17 91V Hankook (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 25,258 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,146 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 17,085 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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GJ62 VZH is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GJ62 VZH, 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 GJ62 VZH registered?

GJ62 VZH is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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