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YY62 SWV

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,683 mi
Last recorded180,683 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 SWV
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 180,683 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Under body corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2025 180,683 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Under body corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 168,990 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 153,103 miles

Brake hose slightly twisted OSF brake flexi hose slightly insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 137,368 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 119,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 103,476 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has evidence of run flat damage on sidewall

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Aug 2019 88,549 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 88,548 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 83,401 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,630 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 76,619 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,916 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 70,916 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,296 miles

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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YY62 SWV 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 YY62 SWV, 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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YY62 SWV is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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