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SM16 EWJ

2016 Hyundai I20

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,531 mi
Last recorded36,531 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I2037,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 EWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 36,531 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2026 36,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 33,437 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn/smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 29,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 24,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2023 24,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 17,531 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 11,213 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 10,718 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 7,861 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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SM16 EWJ is a 2016 Hyundai I20 in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Hyundai I20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 37,433 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 SM16 EWJ, 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 10 years old, this Hyundai I20 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM16 EWJ registered?

SM16 EWJ is a 2016 Hyundai I20, first registered on 11 May 2016.

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