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YY12 VVL

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,255 mi
Last recorded126,255 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 VVL
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 126,255 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 122,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 122,088 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 120,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2022 116,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 111,850 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement short horizontal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 107,584 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 107,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,769 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 88,945 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 88,943 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycomb background (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycomb background (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 74,626 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,516 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 47,052 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 47,052 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VVL is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY12 VVL, 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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YY12 VVL is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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