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RO55 HRH

2008 Hyundai I20

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

152,537 mi
Last recorded152,537 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I2057,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO55 HRH
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 152,537 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 150,820 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 149,954 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 147,187 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 142,071 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 142,071 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 140,223 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 140,223 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 137,215 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 133,950 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 122,173 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 129,398 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 117,181 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 117,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 123,760 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 123,759 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 109,883 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 109,082 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 109,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 95,302 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 95,302 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 89,831 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,450 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 71,790 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 50,137 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 47,153 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 38,162 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 28,592 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai I20?

Based on 1,488,641 MOT tests across 136,037 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
5,035
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
136,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,256
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RO55 HRH is a 2008 Hyundai I20 in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai I20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,335 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai I20 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 6,256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO55 HRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I20 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 18 years old, this Hyundai I20 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RO55 HRH registered?

RO55 HRH is a 2008 Hyundai I20, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is RO55 HRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO55 HRH shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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