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VE61 YCB

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,973 mi
Last recorded99,973 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 YCB
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 99,973 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 93,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 88,422 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 81,777 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 74,596 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 67,722 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 67,712 miles

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 58,454 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 58,443 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,487 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 40,605 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 33,562 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 33,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,298 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)

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 YCB is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VE61 YCB, 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 VE61 YCB registered?

VE61 YCB is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is VE61 YCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 YCB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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