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VN16 XAY

2016 Hyundai I20

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,258 mi
Last recorded114,258 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I2037,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 XAY
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 114,258 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 112,104 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 91,786 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,773 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Indicator lense, smashed. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 74,648 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 59,661 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 59,661 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 47,408 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 47,408 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 23,943 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 23,943 miles

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

Nearside 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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VN16 XAY is a 2016 Hyundai I20 in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XAY, 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 VN16 XAY registered?

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

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