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VK62 DTU

2012 Hyundai I40

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,845 mi
Last recorded129,845 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 DTU
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 129,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 124,386 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 124,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 122,496 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 122,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 121,490 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 121,489 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective incorrect fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 111,485 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 100,207 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,548 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 71,970 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 71,970 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 56,315 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 42,896 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front, excessive inside shoulder wear (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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VK62 DTU is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DTU, 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 DTU is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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