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VU16 XRG

2016 Hyundai I20

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,141 mi
Last recorded121,141 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I2037,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 XRG
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 121,141 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 121,128 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working led unit in wingmirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 116,743 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal wearing smooth

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 111,623 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 104,285 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 91,714 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 83,558 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 83,558 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 72,562 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 46,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 46,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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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VU16 XRG is a 2016 Hyundai I20 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU16 XRG, 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 VU16 XRG registered?

VU16 XRG is a 2016 Hyundai I20, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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