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S2 VGN

2016 Hyundai I20

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,783 mi
Last recorded73,783 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I2037,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 VGN
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 73,783 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 73,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jan 2025 64,718 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 64,718 miles

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

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

1 litre of oil added before test

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 52,815 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2023 41,042 miles

1 litre of oil added before test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jan 2023 41,042 miles

1 litre of oil added before test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jan 2022 23,874 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 9,905 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 9,905 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 9,809 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 8,265 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 8,265 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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S2 VGN is a 2016 Hyundai I20 in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S2 VGN, 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 S2 VGN registered?

S2 VGN is a 2016 Hyundai I20, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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