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HJ62 WCY

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,352 mi
Last recorded134,352 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 WCY
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 134,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 206/60-16 92v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 134,352 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 206/60-16 92v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 126,322 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 126,322 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 117,834 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 117,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Very low & NOT responding to any adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Very low & NOT responding to any adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 107,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 107,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 97,221 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 92,617 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 92,611 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1x (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 84,988 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 73,793 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 68,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 64,958 miles

Nearside Front tyre - wearing edges

Offside Front tyre - wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre- wearing inner edge- perished and cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2017 64,957 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre - wearing edges

Offside Front tyre - wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre- wearing inner edge- perished and cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2016 58,883 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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HJ62 WCY is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver 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 HJ62 WCY, 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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HJ62 WCY is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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