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ET16 VJJ

2016 Hyundai I20

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,608 mi
Last recorded138,608 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I2037,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 VJJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 138,608 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 138,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2025 131,104 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 131,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged Side wall damaged to cords with bulge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2024 118,832 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 94,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 69,630 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 53,494 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 53,494 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 47,681 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 32,949 miles

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

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 VJJ 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 ET16 VJJ, 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 ET16 VJJ registered?

ET16 VJJ is a 2016 Hyundai I20, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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