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WV12 BGY

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,455 mi
Last recorded176,455 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 BGY
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 176,455 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 172,376 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 166,868 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 161,625 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 154,645 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 145,867 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 145,867 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 137,814 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 126,481 miles

clutch worn

knocking in steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2019 126,481 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

clutch worn

Pass 26 Feb 2018 115,810 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 104,637 miles

Central Front Inner Oil leak oil leak from turbo hose back of engine ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,795 miles

child seat fitted in nearside rear - belt not fully inspected

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 95,608 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WV12 BGY is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WV12 BGY, 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 WV12 BGY registered?

WV12 BGY is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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