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VN62 VSC

2012 Hyundai I40

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,797 mi
Last recorded162,797 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 VSC
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 162,797 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 153,040 miles

All underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2023 135,840 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 135,564 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 119,058 miles

There is quite a bit of play in the n/s end of the steering rack, there is not excessive play at the steering wheel, and the play is not in the track rod inner ball joint so it does not fail the mot, but may require attention.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres are wearing on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 100,850 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Some play in steering rack.

Fail 2 Nov 2021 100,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Excessive play in n/s end of steering rack. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 87,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 87,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 77,890 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 77,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 56,998 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 35,832 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 35,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 22,487 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 18,517 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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VN62 VSC is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Red 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 VN62 VSC, 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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VN62 VSC is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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