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VN16 HRF

2016 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,545 mi
Last recorded156,545 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I4065,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 HRF
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 156,545 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 153,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 134,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 134,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 109,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 DOT 4621 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides

Pass 12 Jul 2022 82,200 miles

Nearside chip in windscreen drivers view is not affected

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 82,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inside edge 215/50/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside chip in windscreen drivers view is not affected

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 52,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In tread (215/50r17

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jul 2020 35,560 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 27,643 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 27,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

How Reliable is the Hyundai I40?

Based on 267,133 MOT tests across 28,541 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
8,118
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
28,541
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,182
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VN16 HRF is a 2016 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Hyundai I40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 65,092 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 I40 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN16 HRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I40 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this Hyundai I40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN16 HRF registered?

VN16 HRF is a 2016 Hyundai I40, first registered on 12 May 2016.

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