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OV12 VZN

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,917 mi
Last recorded144,917 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 VZN
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 144,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 138,694 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 132,700 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 132,550 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 127,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 121,675 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive top hose rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 117,718 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2021 117,606 miles

Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 111,714 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 105,956 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 103,653 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 103,653 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 May 2017 95,311 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 83,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 73,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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OV12 VZN is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV12 VZN, 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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OV12 VZN is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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