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EG16 EGJ

2016 Hyundai I20

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,451 mi
Last recorded70,451 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I2037,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG16 EGJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 70,451 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 70,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 68,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 64,362 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 64,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs has gotten hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 61,012 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 56,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 51,678 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 44,749 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 36,696 miles

Offside Front tyre has a slight lump on inner side wall

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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EG16 EGJ is a 2016 Hyundai I20 in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EG16 EGJ, 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 EG16 EGJ registered?

EG16 EGJ is a 2016 Hyundai I20, first registered on 8 July 2016.

Is EG16 EGJ safe to buy?

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