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SM16 USE

2016 Hyundai I20

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,304 mi
Last recorded92,304 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I2037,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 USE
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 92,304 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 83,315 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 74,766 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 74,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R16, 3mm tread, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 61,913 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency low will require repair or adjustment

Fail 26 Jun 2023 61,913 miles

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

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency low will require repair or adjustment

Pass 8 Jul 2022 52,434 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 42,537 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 42,535 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 34,438 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 34,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 27,358 miles

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

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 USE is a 2016 Hyundai I20 in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 USE, 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 USE registered?

SM16 USE is a 2016 Hyundai I20, first registered on 9 July 2016.

Is SM16 USE safe to buy?

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