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VX16 SOJ

2016 Hyundai I20

Orange Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,721 mi
Last recorded75,721 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Hyundai I2037,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 SOJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 75,721 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 74,103 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 74,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front tyres 3mm

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated tpms light on (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jan 2024 63,354 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 50,237 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated tpms on (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 50,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated tpms on (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 37,125 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 37,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 25,866 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 25,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs have suface corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 11 Feb 2020 19,445 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 16,516 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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VX16 SOJ is a 2016 Hyundai I20 in Orange with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX16 SOJ, 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 VX16 SOJ registered?

VX16 SOJ is a 2016 Hyundai I20, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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