2016 HYUNDAI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- HYUNDAI
- Year
- 2016
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1685 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 4 October 2026 (112 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 37,328 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 70/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2016 Hyundai has 7 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 37,328 miles. The car's long history of engine failures, as reported by the community, presents a significant long-term risk.
The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage, averaging 10,717 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, though a 2021 service gap is noted.
Things to check
- 2021 service gap: No MOT recorded for 2021, indicating potential off-road use or neglect.
- Engine sludge buildup: Community-reported issue for 2014 Sonata, a known Hyundai weakness.
- Connecting rod failure: Community-reported engine failure for 2016 Sorento, a known Hyundai weakness.
- Brake advisories: Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers had a slightly worn bush (Sep 2019).
Working in its favour
- Consistent mileage: Average 10,717 miles/year, no suspicious drops or spikes.
- Recent MOT pass: Valid MOT until October 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No dangerous defects: No DANGEROUS-rated defects recorded in the MOT history.
- Euro NCAP rating: 5-star safety rating (2017), indicating good structural integrity.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 37,328 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test several air fresheners from interior mirror ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush very slight deterioration (5.3.2 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush very slight deterioration (5.3.2 (c))
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 46,137 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | FAIL | 60,466 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 60,860 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 81,320 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2024 | PASS | 89,317 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2025 | PASS | 104,587 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT66 YGH, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.