CarVerify

Free Car Check

OV12 XAX

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,269 mi
Last recorded118,269 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 118,269 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 110,712 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 101,156 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 91,665 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 91,664 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 87,391 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2020 84,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 81,496 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2018 76,409 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut outer side wall

Pass 23 Nov 2017 70,750 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Pass 13 Dec 2016 63,891 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 63,891 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 53,178 miles

Adjusted headlamp aim via dial on dash

Emissions too clean to test

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,458 miles

front brake pads appear to be worn close to limit.

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
Full Hyundai I40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OV12 XAX is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV12 XAX?

You can check the full history of OV12 XAX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OV12 XAX registered?

OV12 XAX is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is OV12 XAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 XAX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV12 XAX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OV12 XAX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.