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RJ12 WVG

2012 Hyundai I40

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,554 mi
Last recorded135,554 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 WVG
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 135,554 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 135,270 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 117,705 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 117,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cut to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2022 110,814 miles

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

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

steering columb makes clicking noise and also has slight play in it.

Fail 25 Apr 2022 110,183 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

steering columb makes clicking noise and also has slight play in it.

Pass 4 May 2021 103,195 miles

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

advise(front discs & pads 80% worn)

advise(nail in n,s,r tyre)

advise(rear discs badly corroded & pads 75 % worn)

advise(slight play in steering)

Pass 23 Jan 2020 97,351 miles

advise(rear tyre treads badly cracked&perishing)

Pass 31 Jan 2019 85,896 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 71,004 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2018 71,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 59,585 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 59,545 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2016 44,426 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 40,094 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish in tread area. (no cords visible at time of test)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RJ12 WVG is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ12 WVG, 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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RJ12 WVG is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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