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VE62 NHZ

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,208 mi
Last recorded163,208 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 NHZ
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 163,208 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 162,605 miles

Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected Reverse light stays on when in neutral, Turns off when in reverse gear (4.6.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 156,390 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 156,390 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 149,840 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 149,830 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 140,317 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 140,317 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 118,415 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 118,415 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 97,280 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 78,192 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,335 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 55,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 52,976 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 52,976 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 40,902 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 40,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,466 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 18,482 miles

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

Offside Front 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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VE62 NHZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VE62 NHZ, 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 VE62 NHZ registered?

VE62 NHZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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