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VN16 XAV

2016 Hyundai I20

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,179 mi
Last recorded51,179 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I2037,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 XAV
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 51,179 miles

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

yellow triangel light on

Fail 3 Feb 2026 51,179 miles

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

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

yellow triangel light on

Pass 6 Feb 2025 45,246 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 38,511 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 32,152 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 25,710 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads worn

Fail 4 Feb 2022 25,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pads worn

Pass 3 Nov 2020 19,086 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 9,900 miles

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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VN16 XAV is a 2016 Hyundai I20 in Grey 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 VN16 XAV, 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

How do I check the history of VN16 XAV?

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What year was VN16 XAV registered?

VN16 XAV is a 2016 Hyundai I20, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is VN16 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN16 XAV 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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