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VK12 APF

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,377 mi
Last recorded49,377 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 APF
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 49,377 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 43,780 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 36,823 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 32,792 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 32,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 29,905 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener. (3.1 (a) (ii))

rear wiper blade missing.

Fail 19 Mar 2020 29,905 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear wiper blade missing.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 26,024 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 20,430 miles

front brake discs are in a poor condition on inner faces.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 17,030 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 13,911 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 10,408 miles

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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VK12 APF is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VK12 APF, 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 VK12 APF registered?

VK12 APF is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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