Hyundai I20 SE CRDI (2016)
2016 Hyundai I20 SE CRDI
CarHunch analysed 157 real MOT records for the 2016 Hyundai I20 SE CRDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 Hyundai i20 SE CRDI is a below-average performer on the MOT bench, with only 55.7% passing first time against the UK average of 80%—a gap wide enough to raise real questions about reliability. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, and failure rates are extremely low at just 0.12 per vehicle, suggesting problems tend to be minor when they do occur.
At around 57,000 miles median mileage for an eight-year-old car, these examples are typical for age, so poor pass rates aren't a mileage story. The near-zero advisory count is unusual and suggests either minor issues are being missed or the vehicles simply aren't showing the wear you'd expect—either way, if you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist, because the MOT results indicate something systematic is catching owners off guard at test time.
What to check before buying a 2016 Hyundai I20 SE CRDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 155 | 55.1% | 0.12 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Hyundai I20 SE CRDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Hyundai I20 SE CRDI vehicles fall between 41,369 and 75,825 miles.
2016 Hyundai I20 SE CRDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 75 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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