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YY12 EBZ

2012 Hyundai I40

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,727 mi
Last recorded187,727 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 EBZ
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 187,727 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 183,640 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2025 180,285 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 155,632 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 140,081 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 122,128 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 90,380 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 83,219 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 64,346 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 18,784 miles

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

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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YY12 EBZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY12 EBZ, 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 YY12 EBZ registered?

YY12 EBZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is YY12 EBZ safe to buy?

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