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981 SMT

2018 Hyundai I20

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,614 mi
Last recorded35,614 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Hyundai I2030,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration981 SMT
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 35,614 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 35,143 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 31,931 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 28,792 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 28,792 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 25,207 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 20,911 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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981 SMT is a 2018 Hyundai I20 in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Hyundai I20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 30,079 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 981 SMT, 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 8 years old, this Hyundai I20 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 981 SMT registered?

981 SMT is a 2018 Hyundai I20, first registered on 31 August 2018.

Is 981 SMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 981 SMT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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