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KV62 LXW

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,917 mi
Last recorded139,917 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 LXW
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 139,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 139,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 137,435 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area leaking down engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 132,491 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 132,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 124,652 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 113,516 miles

Both rear tyres wearing to edges

Front brake disc's pitted to edges

Offside front headlamp out put low

Oil leaks

Slight smear from both front wiper blades

Pass 8 Jun 2021 102,055 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside underbody covered in oil

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

engine under tray loose

noise on steering column but no tightness or free play

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2021 102,055 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside underbody covered in oil

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

engine under tray loose

noise on steering column but no tightness or free play

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2020 85,602 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 73,621 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 2 to 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 73,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 2 to 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,741 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 55,424 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,928 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 54,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 42,210 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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KV62 LXW is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KV62 LXW, 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 KV62 LXW registered?

KV62 LXW is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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