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NV12 WKZ

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,055 mi
Last recorded154,055 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 WKZ
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 154,055 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 152,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 131,750 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 110,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 97,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 97,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 87,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 75,069 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 75,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 66,384 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 54,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 54,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 50,039 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 48,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 28,562 miles

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

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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NV12 WKZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NV12 WKZ, 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 NV12 WKZ registered?

NV12 WKZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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