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SM62 USY

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,917 mi
Last recorded108,917 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 USY
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 108,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 May 2026 108,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 May 2025 91,368 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front rear upper arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 1 May 2025 91,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front rear upper arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2024 77,921 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 77,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2023 65,708 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 65,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose.

Pass 20 Jan 2023 64,845 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 62,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 60,551 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 60,551 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 55,624 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 55,624 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 47,564 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

nearside front tyre has large cuts out of the outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 12 Jul 2017 37,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 27,525 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 24,550 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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SM62 USY is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SM62 USY, 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 SM62 USY registered?

SM62 USY is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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