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YS12 VFO

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,272 mi
Last recorded58,272 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 VFO
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 58,272 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 58,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (arm with ball joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated both fronts (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 54,072 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 50,259 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 50,259 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 46,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 46,194 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 43,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking from electric motor (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 40,117 miles

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

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

knock from lower steering column no fault found

stonechip to windscreen offside area

Fail 7 Jul 2021 40,116 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

knock from lower steering column no fault found

stonechip to windscreen offside area

Pass 2 Jul 2020 35,991 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipework to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipework to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

nearside/offside rear brake pipework due for renewal

Pass 12 Jul 2019 33,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade end worn/still clearing screen

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

stonechip to windscreen/offside area

Pass 13 Jul 2018 29,978 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 26,517 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 22,025 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 22,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 16,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YS12 VFO is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS12 VFO, 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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YS12 VFO is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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