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EG16 LYA

2016 Hyundai I20

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,902 mi
Last recorded70,902 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I2037,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 70,902 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2025 66,756 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 61,285 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 54,477 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 54,477 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Body component likely to become detached mirror (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2022 48,267 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 48,267 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 41,207 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 41,204 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f side rapeater unit damaged

o/s/f side rapeater unit & cover damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2020 31,543 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 31,543 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 20,573 miles

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

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 LYA is a 2016 Hyundai I20 in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EG16 LYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG16 LYA registered?

EG16 LYA is a 2016 Hyundai I20, first registered on 14 July 2016.

Is EG16 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG16 LYA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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