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SW16 HXA

2016 Hyundai I20

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,075 mi
Last recorded76,075 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I2037,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 HXA
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 76,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit 2.8mm approx and wearing on edges. Sidewall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 76,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit 2.8mm approx and wearing on edges. Sidewall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 70,377 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 65,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 65,533 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Nearside 55 (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 60,304 miles

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

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 10 Nov 2022 60,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc red in colour indicating possible bind issue. Ok on test

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 53,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 195/55 r16 H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wing mirror casing damaged

Rear section exhaust system heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2020 47,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 42,811 miles

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

Rear Wiper Torn

Pass 30 Apr 2019 37,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 37,178 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (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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SW16 HXA is a 2016 Hyundai I20 in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HXA, 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 HXA registered?

SW16 HXA is a 2016 Hyundai I20, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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