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SM16 EWS

2016 Hyundai I20

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,039 mi
Last recorded36,039 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I2037,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 36,039 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 36,039 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 33,987 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 31,707 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 28,862 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 28,862 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 25,891 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 23,792 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 20,446 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 15,708 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 EWS 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 EWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM16 EWS registered?

SM16 EWS is a 2016 Hyundai I20, first registered on 10 May 2016.

Is SM16 EWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 EWS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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