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2016 Hyundai IX20 1.4L Petrol · SF16 ABD

SF16 ABD

2016 Hyundai IX20 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 83,047 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
HYUNDAI IX20
Year / Origin
2016 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 08 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
83,047 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 08 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1396cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistently clean MOT history. The most recent test on 10 October 2025 at 83,047 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a trend of clean passes dating back to 2022, suggesting a vehicle that has been maintained to a standard that avoids recurring mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with the age of the car, averaging roughly 8,305 miles per year. Between September 2022 and October 2025, the odometer rose from 52,104 to 83,047 miles, showing steady usage without any erratic gaps or sudden spikes in mileage. A brief failure on 24 September 2024 at 74,182 miles was resolved within two weeks for the successful test on 8 October 2024, though the specific defect is not detailed in the provided record. Because the MOT history is unusually devoid of advisories, the record does not highlight specific mechanical weaknesses. However, a buyer should still manually inspect the brake discs and pads for wear, as the lack of recorded advisories does not guarantee these consumables are not nearing the end of their service life. Checking the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing is also advisable given the car is ten years old. The absence of mentions regarding corrosion or structural integrity is positive, but a physical check of the underbody for surface rust remains prudent for a vehicle of this vintage. The overall data suggests a disciplined approach to maintenance by the previous owner.
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SF16 ABD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
  • 83,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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SF16 ABD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 09:22
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Hyundai Ix20 (SF16 ABD) between September 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield hanging off (6.1”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

SF16 ABD Mileage History

  1. 28/09/202252,104 mi
  2. 27/09/202363,675 mi+11,571 mi
  3. 24/09/202474,182 mi+10,507 mi
  4. 08/10/202474,382 mi+200 mi
  5. 10/10/202583,047 mi+8,665 mi

Average of roughly 10,201 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
38
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
2 dangerous defects found recently
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