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VE12 OBY

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,529 mi
Last recorded189,529 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 OBY
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 189,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody surface rust

Pass 8 Oct 2022 185,539 miles

Nearside Front steering inner jiont has slight play

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

Offside Front trackrod end has slight play

underbody and components have surface corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2022 185,539 miles

Nearside Front steering inner jiont has slight play

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front trackrod end has slight play

underbody and components have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2021 181,865 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 181,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 142,932 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 142,932 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 142,715 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Vehicle Tested In Wet Conditions.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 137,760 miles

oil around stabilizer bar at rear of engine

Fail 14 Jun 2018 137,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lower arm dampers on bolts broken off

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

Offside Rear lower arm dampers on bolts broken off

oil around stabilizer bar at rear of engine

Pass 9 Jun 2017 122,005 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2017 122,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2016 103,460 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 81,774 miles

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

Offside Front 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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VE12 OBY is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VE12 OBY, 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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VE12 OBY is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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