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VN12 WXZ

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,500 mi
Last recorded131,500 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 WXZ
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 131,500 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 131,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing Ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Underside rusty at rear

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2025 119,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 119,599 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 103,331 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm couterweights are insecure , however cannot become detached .

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Free play and harsh knocking noise detected at steering wheel from steering rack and or steering coupler bush , strongly recommend to immediately rectify and make safe . (2.3 (a) (i))

TPMS indicates nearside tyres are under inflated .

Fail 28 May 2024 103,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm couterweights are insecure , however cannot become detached .

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Free play and harsh knocking noise detected at steering wheel from steering rack and or steering coupler bush , strongly recommend to immediately rectify and make safe . (2.3 (a) (i))

TPMS indicates nearside tyres are under inflated .

Pass 30 May 2023 88,217 miles

slite movement in steering motor

Pass 9 May 2022 76,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 71,358 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 71,353 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 71,339 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 61,377 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 53,797 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind advise rear brake check strip and clean

both rear tyres have bad cracks in tread advise new rear tyres

Pass 11 May 2017 46,826 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 46,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 39,364 miles

Undertrays and engine cover preventing inspection of various components.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 29,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VN12 WXZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VN12 WXZ, 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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VN12 WXZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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