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EA16 GJY

2016 Hyundai I20

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,300 mi
Last recorded59,300 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I2037,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 GJY
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 59,300 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 59,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 59,114 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 56,714 miles

Front Suspension components creaking

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 54,100 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pads and disc showing signs of overheating

Fail 18 Dec 2023 54,100 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake pads and disc showing signs of overheating

Pass 6 Dec 2022 44,130 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 37,459 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 32,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily perishing also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily perishing also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily perishing also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily perishing also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 25,373 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 21,552 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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EA16 GJY is a 2016 Hyundai I20 in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EA16 GJY, 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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What year was EA16 GJY registered?

EA16 GJY is a 2016 Hyundai I20, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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