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SW16 CEA

2016 Hyundai I20

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,951 mi
Last recorded32,951 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I2037,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 CEA
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 32,951 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 31,182 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Apr 2024 29,132 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 26,665 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 24,427 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on interior mirror which would result in MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 24,427 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on interior mirror which would result in MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside wiper blade poor at clearing screen.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 22,467 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror which would result in MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 21,674 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 21,674 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 19,304 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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SW16 CEA is a 2016 Hyundai I20 in White 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 SW16 CEA, 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 SW16 CEA registered?

SW16 CEA is a 2016 Hyundai I20, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is SW16 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW16 CEA 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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