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VK12 JKU

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,787 mi
Last recorded131,787 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 JKU
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 131,787 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 123,450 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 123,432 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 122,801 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 113,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 101,457 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 90,468 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 85,989 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 75,227 miles

Knocking from steering rack no movement found on lock to lock

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 75,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Knocking from steering rack no movement found on lock to lock

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,338 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 23 Feb 2017 43,518 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 27,738 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 13,251 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 JKU is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JKU, 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 JKU registered?

VK12 JKU is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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