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VA12 RGU

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

182,383 mi
Last recorded182,383 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 RGU
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 182,383 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 171,146 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 171,146 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 162,890 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 162,886 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 156,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 13 Aug 2019 156,408 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 150,151 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 145,196 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 145,194 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 139,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 104,410 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 104,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VA12 RGU is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VA12 RGU, 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

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What year was VA12 RGU registered?

VA12 RGU is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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