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ET16 VJL

2016 Hyundai I20

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,398 mi
Last recorded115,398 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I2037,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 115,398 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 93,744 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 70,400 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 70,400 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 70,220 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 65,495 miles

Low effort to both parking brakes

Pass 29 Jun 2020 61,204 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 61,203 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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 28 Jun 2019 56,538 miles

offside front tyre getting low and slightly out of shape

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 VJL is a 2016 Hyundai I20 in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

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

Is ET16 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 VJL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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