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OV62 BFA

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,476 mi
Last recorded136,476 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 BFA
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 136,476 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake fluid level slightly low

Fail 3 Oct 2025 136,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 1 Nov 2024 125,433 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 107,606 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 79,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 56,332 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 49,870 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 45,293 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 43,087 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2017 38,834 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 32,561 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 25,961 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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OV62 BFA is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OV62 BFA, 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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OV62 BFA is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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