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VE61 EBZ

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,237 mi
Last recorded115,237 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 EBZ
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 115,237 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 115,237 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 107,983 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 98,894 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 92,326 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 84,375 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 77,819 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 74,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,824 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 61,839 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner and outer edges

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 61,839 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 54,367 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,598 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 32,080 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 32,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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VE61 EBZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE61 EBZ, 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 VE61 EBZ registered?

VE61 EBZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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