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R21 TAJ

2016 Hyundai I20

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,522 mi
Last recorded76,522 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I2037,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 TAJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 76,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 69,894 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 59,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 59,638 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 50,680 miles

Rear Tailgate Struts getting weak

Pass 22 Sep 2021 40,875 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 37,504 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 32,214 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 32,214 miles

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

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

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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R21 TAJ is a 2016 Hyundai I20 in Black with a 1,396cc diesel 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 R21 TAJ, 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 R21 TAJ registered?

R21 TAJ is a 2016 Hyundai I20, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is R21 TAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 TAJ 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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