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YY62 SWZ

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,254 mi
Last recorded92,254 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 SWZ
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 92,254 miles

Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding

Nearside front sidelight/drl some led's not working

Offside rear shock absorber possible light misting of oil (Tested in wet conditions)

Rear Registration plate deteriorating

Fail 6 Feb 2026 92,254 miles

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

Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding

Nearside front sidelight/drl some led's not working

Offside rear shock absorber possible light misting of oil (Tested in wet conditions)

Rear Registration plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2025 88,509 miles

Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding

Offside rear shock absorber light misting of oil

Rear Registration plate deteriorating

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 31 Jan 2024 85,265 miles

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Feb 2023 82,439 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 75,014 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 67,300 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 67,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 58,766 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 58,765 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 55,865 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Dec 2019 55,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2018 50,209 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 45,143 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 45,143 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 37,278 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2015 27,988 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 SWZ is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,700cc 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 YY62 SWZ, 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 YY62 SWZ registered?

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

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