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SM13 XBY

2013 Hyundai I20

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,733 mi
Last recorded75,733 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Hyundai I2046,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 XBY
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 75,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under side pipes front to rear at both side joints (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to caliper hose joints & underside front to rear joints (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides pipes to calipers hoses front axle joints (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 75,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under side pipes front to rear at both side joints (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to caliper hose joints & underside front to rear joints (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides pipes to calipers hoses front axle joints (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 70,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 66,479 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 62,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 62,520 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake lever has no reserve travel. (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 53,473 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 53,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 51,167 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 49,742 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

wheel caps fitted

Fail 14 May 2019 49,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

wheel caps fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 48,601 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 47,200 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 45,590 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

nsr and osr tyre cracking

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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SM13 XBY is a 2013 Hyundai I20 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Hyundai I20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 46,025 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 I20 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 6,256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM13 XBY, 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 13 years old, this Hyundai I20 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM13 XBY registered?

SM13 XBY is a 2013 Hyundai I20, first registered on 29 July 2013.

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