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SY16 YDJ

2016 Hyundai I20

Orange Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,137 mi
Last recorded146,137 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I2037,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 YDJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 146,137 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 141,245 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 125,472 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 125,446 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 May 2022 109,099 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring components and pipes

Pass 13 May 2021 91,609 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 73,411 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 73,409 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 50,589 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 50,589 miles

Front 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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SY16 YDJ is a 2016 Hyundai I20 in Orange with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY16 YDJ, 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 SY16 YDJ registered?

SY16 YDJ is a 2016 Hyundai I20, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is SY16 YDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY16 YDJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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