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ET16 VHC

2016 Hyundai I20

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,672 mi
Last recorded132,672 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I2037,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 VHC
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 132,672 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 122,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 103,828 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 103,828 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 84,912 miles

All tyres inflated for test

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front day light not working

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 84,912 miles

All tyres inflated for test

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front day light not working

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blockage from bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 67,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jul 2020 49,168 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear low full inspection advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/media holder in drivers field of vision ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc appears heat affected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear damage to bumper

Fail 16 Jul 2020 49,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 16" standard blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 24" standard blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 2mm with cuts in the tread face exposing the cords 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear low full inspection advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/media holder in drivers field of vision ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc appears heat affected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear damage to bumper

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Jun 2019 33,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut in sidewall also (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil level just over half way marker on dipstick

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

TPMS light displayed on cluster

Fail 28 Jun 2019 33,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut in sidewall also (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil level just over half way marker on dipstick

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

TPMS light displayed on cluster

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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ET16 VHC is a 2016 Hyundai I20 in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ET16 VHC, 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 ET16 VHC registered?

ET16 VHC is a 2016 Hyundai I20, first registered on 7 July 2016.

Is ET16 VHC safe to buy?

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