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2016 Hyundai I20 1.0L Petrol · VN66 XPH

VN66 XPH

2016 Hyundai I20 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 72,059 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
HYUNDAI I20
Year / Origin
2016 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09 Jun 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
72,059 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09 Jun 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2016
Engine
998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 11 June 2026 at 72,059 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable, following a brief failure in late November 2025. While the car suffered from a steering linkage ball joint dust cover failure, the subsequent pass just one day later indicates that the owner addressed the safety-critical mechanical fault immediately upon failing the test. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, with a gap of 10,776 miles recorded between November 2023 and December 2024, and another 7,979 miles between December 2024 and November 2025. This regular interval suggests the car has not been subject to long periods of stationary, which generally helps protect rubber components and braking systems from age-related seizing. A buyer should inspect the front suspension and steering geometry in person, as the December 2024 failure for an offside front tyre worn on the edge may indicate a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes. The November 2023 report of pitted and scored rear brake discs suggests these components should be checked for thickness to ensure they have been replaced rather than merely cleaned. Given the lack of structural corrosion advisories in the history, the primary focus should remain on these consumable wear items and the integrity of the steering linkage.
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VN66 XPH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
  • 72,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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VN66 XPH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Jun 2026, 05:16
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Hyundai I20 (VN66 XPH) between November 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

VN66 XPH Mileage History

  1. 14/11/202350,694 mi
  2. 02/12/202461,470 mi+10,776 mi
  3. 19/11/202569,491 mi+8,021 mi
  4. 20/11/202569,499 mi+8 mi
  5. 11/06/202672,059 mi+2,560 mi

Average of roughly 8,301 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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