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HV62 VLN

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,191 mi
Last recorded115,191 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 VLN
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 115,191 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

spare wheel on nsf

Fail 19 Oct 2021 115,181 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,519 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,471 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2019 98,471 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine oil excessively over filled (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside DRL not working

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2018 93,310 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2018 93,308 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil overfilled (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 85,347 miles

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,980 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 58,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Sep 2015 58,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

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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HV62 VLN is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HV62 VLN, 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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HV62 VLN is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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