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2016 Hyundai I20 1.0L Petrol · VN66 XPO

VN66 XPO

2016 Hyundai I20 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 68,111 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
HYUNDAI I20
Year / Origin
2016 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 07 Oct 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
68,111 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 07 Oct 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2016
Engine
998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a period of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in October 2025 at 68,111 miles resulted in a pass with only a minor advisory regarding the registration plate. This followed a failure in October 2024 where the offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover and heavily corroded exhaust hangers were identified. These specific mechanical issues were addressed before the subsequent passing result. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. Between October 2022 at 45,017 miles and October 2024 at 59,386 miles, the car covered roughly 14,000 miles, indicating steady and relatively low-intensity usage. This low mileage often reduces wear on the drivetrain and braking components, though the presence of under trays noted in the 2022 test suggests certain components may have been obscured from visual inspection during that period. A buyer should inspect the front suspension in person to ensure the ball joint replacement performed in 2024 was completed correctly and shows no signs of play or torn boots. The recurring heavy corrosion on the exhaust hangers warrants a close look at the exhaust system to ensure the rust has not compromised the structural integrity or the mounting points. Given the mention of under trays in earlier records, a thorough visual check of the chassis and rear brake lines is necessary to confirm that no significant structural corrosion has been hidden from the tester in previous years.
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VN66 XPO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
  • 68,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)

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VN66 XPO MOT History

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

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Hyundai I20 (VN66 XPO) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 October 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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VN66 XPO Mileage History

  1. 03/10/202245,017 mi
  2. 02/10/202352,346 mi+7,329 mi
  3. 03/10/202459,375 mi+7,029 mi
  4. 09/10/202459,386 mi+11 mi
  5. 07/10/202568,111 mi+8,725 mi

Average of roughly 7,668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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