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VK62 BUV

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,300 mi
Last recorded122,300 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 BUV
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 122,300 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 108,606 miles

Clutch bitting point low

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 108,606 miles

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

Clutch bitting point low

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 98,007 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 98,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Clutch worn

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 89,590 miles

Clutch biting point very low

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2022 89,590 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness possible upper uj joint (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Clutch biting point very low

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 79,881 miles

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

Offside Front drivers door difficult to open from outside but does open

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 79,881 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front drivers door difficult to open from outside but does open

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,215 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 71,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 62,147 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 49,887 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,258 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,075 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 17,689 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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VK62 BUV is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK62 BUV, 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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VK62 BUV is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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