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EJ58 XHL

2008 Hyundai I20

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,201 mi
Last recorded97,201 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I2057,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 XHL
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2025 97,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 95,807 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 94,787 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 94,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 93,138 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 92,150 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 90,258 miles

Both headlamp lens deteriorating

Centre rear seat belt buckle slightly defective

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside track control arm inner ball joint has slightly play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 88,199 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 84,563 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 74,991 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 65,330 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 52,416 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 44,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Dec 2013 37,567 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 37,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 29,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 21,226 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 21,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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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EJ58 XHL is a 2008 Hyundai I20 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai I20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,335 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 EJ58 XHL, 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 18 years old, this Hyundai I20 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ58 XHL registered?

EJ58 XHL is a 2008 Hyundai I20, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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