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RE62 AYY

2012 Hyundai I40

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

209,402 mi
Last recorded209,402 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 AYY
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 209,402 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 209,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/16, 96v xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend changing worn out on edges cords soon be visible (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 204,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 204,416 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 193,510 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 193,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 189,017 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 189,017 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 186,826 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 186,826 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 183,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 171,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 163,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 136,227 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 135,706 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 99,451 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,272 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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RE62 AYY is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RE62 AYY, 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 RE62 AYY registered?

RE62 AYY is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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