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VK62 HPN

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,034 mi
Last recorded107,034 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 107,034 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak looks like main rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 107,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak looks like main rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 99,551 miles

ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN VERY NOISY AND NOTCHEY

Pass 17 May 2024 92,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 96w (5.2.3 (e))

slight clicking from steering wheel when turning but no roughness felt

Pass 11 May 2023 84,946 miles

Slight clicking noise coming from the steering when rocked but no roughness felt.

Fail 10 May 2023 84,944 miles

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

Slight clicking noise coming from the steering when rocked but no roughness felt.

Pass 10 May 2022 78,682 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight knock in straight ahead position (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 71,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON THE INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 66,143 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 56,559 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 49,049 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 39,654 miles

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

zero emissions recorded

Pass 19 May 2016 28,133 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 28,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

tyre size 205/60R16V

Pass 21 May 2015 15,995 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 HPN is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK62 HPN, 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 VK62 HPN registered?

VK62 HPN is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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