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SM15 NKL

2015 Hyundai I20

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,527 mi
Last recorded44,527 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Hyundai I2041,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 NKL
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 44,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 42,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 40,404 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 38,477 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 36,195 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 34,745 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 28,477 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

tyre size 195/55/16

Fail 14 Jun 2019 28,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

tyre size 195/55/16

Pass 15 Jun 2018 21,637 miles

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

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

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

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

tyre size 195/55/15

Fail 15 Jun 2018 21,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

tyre size 195/55/15

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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SM15 NKL is a 2015 Hyundai I20 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Hyundai I20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 41,343 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 SM15 NKL, 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 11 years old, this Hyundai I20 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM15 NKL registered?

SM15 NKL is a 2015 Hyundai I20, first registered on 24 June 2015.

Is SM15 NKL safe to buy?

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