2016 Hyundai i20 · 44,856 MOT tests
2016 Hyundai i20 reliability
2016 Hyundai i20s fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 13 i20 years (44,856 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i20s: 27%)
- 17.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i20s: 27%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 43,596
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 44,856
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 5.2% of tests fail here (58% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Hyundai i20
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Lights and electrics4.4%
- Brakes3.8%
- Suspension1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.67%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.72%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.47%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.45%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Stop lamp not working 1.22%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.01%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.91%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.14%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.77%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.34%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.2%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.03%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Hyundai i20 reliable?
2016 Hyundai i20s fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 13 i20 years (44,856 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Hyundai i20 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.67% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.72% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Hyundai i20 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Hyundai i20 shows 43,596 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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