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DS52 ALE

2016 Hyundai IX20

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,496 mi
Last recorded86,496 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai IX2030,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 ALE
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 86,496 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 77,299 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 77,299 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding cannot turn wheel (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 67,537 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 57,917 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 48,112 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 47,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 39,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 33,840 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 24,908 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai IX20?

Based on 324,673 MOT tests across 30,232 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
4,494
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
30,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,849
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DS52 ALE is a 2016 Hyundai IX20 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Hyundai IX20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 30,553 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 IX20 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,849 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS52 ALE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai IX20 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 10 years old, this Hyundai IX20 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS52 ALE registered?

DS52 ALE is a 2016 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is DS52 ALE safe to buy?

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