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EJ16 MLU

2016 Hyundai I20

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,350 mi
Last recorded83,350 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I2037,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 MLU
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 83,350 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Apr 2026 83,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2025 74,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Apr 2025 74,272 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 May 2024 63,851 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2023 53,095 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 May 2022 46,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 May 2021 41,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 May 2020 38,770 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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 11 Apr 2019 31,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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EJ16 MLU is a 2016 Hyundai I20 in Blue 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 EJ16 MLU, 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 EJ16 MLU registered?

EJ16 MLU is a 2016 Hyundai I20, first registered on 21 April 2016.

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