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EJ58 XZV

2008 Hyundai I20

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,006 mi
Last recorded115,006 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I2057,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 XZV
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 115,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 May 2025 114,995 miles

Brake fluid contaminated cap missing (1.8 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 107,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 107,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 98,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 90,063 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 May 2022 90,063 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 87,505 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/engine location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 87,505 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/engine location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 87,320 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 87,207 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear tailpipe clamp missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 78,728 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 78,728 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 61,431 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 49,372 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside & nearside/ noisy (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight imbalance parking brake

Pass 28 Nov 2016 41,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside & nearside slightly rough (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 30,099 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 30,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 26,007 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 17,392 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 10,398 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 2,603 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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EJ58 XZV is a 2008 Hyundai I20 in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XZV, 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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EJ58 XZV is a 2008 Hyundai I20, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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