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HV16 EBM

2016 Hyundai I20

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,421 mi
Last recorded83,421 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I2037,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 EBM
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 83,421 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight knock from steering column.

Fail 5 Mar 2026 83,421 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight knock from steering column.

Pass 6 Mar 2025 76,190 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight knock from steering column

Pass 14 Mar 2024 69,340 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight knock from steering column

Pass 9 Mar 2023 59,195 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Slight knock from steering column

Fail 9 Mar 2023 59,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Slight knock from steering column

Pass 14 Mar 2022 51,315 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

knocking noise coming from steering column area

Fail 11 Mar 2022 51,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

knocking noise coming from steering column area

Pass 16 Mar 2021 41,732 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2020 34,160 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 28,492 miles

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

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected cracked (4.6.1 (b))

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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HV16 EBM is a 2016 Hyundai I20 in White with a 1,396cc diesel 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 HV16 EBM, 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 HV16 EBM registered?

HV16 EBM is a 2016 Hyundai I20, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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