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BC16 UKJ

2016 Hyundai I20

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,922 mi
Last recorded173,922 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I2037,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 UKJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 173,922 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 173,922 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS Light on dash

Pass 23 Aug 2024 157,543 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 157,542 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 137,882 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside headlamp has condensation

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 137,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside headlamp has condensation

Pass 28 Jul 2022 130,534 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 28 Jul 2022 130,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 27 Jul 2021 128,566 miles

Both front tyres unevenly worn thin inner shoulders -185/65 r15 H

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Pass 10 Jul 2020 124,627 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 124,625 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 120,071 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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BC16 UKJ is a 2016 Hyundai I20 in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BC16 UKJ, 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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BC16 UKJ is a 2016 Hyundai I20, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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