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WV12 BGZ

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,371 mi
Last recorded217,371 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 BGZ
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 217,371 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 205,973 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 199,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 181,620 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 181,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 171,370 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 163,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic cover on floor panels both sides of floor cannot inspect

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 163,315 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic cover on floor panels both sides of floor cannot inspect

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 154,667 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 150,133 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 150,133 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 147,099 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 147,099 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 139,596 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 130,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat

under body trays fitted

Fail 19 May 2016 130,790 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat

oil leak

under body trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 118,121 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 118,121 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear wiper poor

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 BGZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV12 BGZ, 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 BGZ registered?

WV12 BGZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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