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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1995 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 23 March 2027 (282 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,978 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 10 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 16,978 miles. The 2016 Hyundai Sorento engine failures and Hyundai Sonata timing chain issues are significant model-specific concerns.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging only 4,257 miles per year, with a notable drop to 902 miles between Oct 2023 and Mar 2024.
Things to check
- Two MOT failures (Mar 2024, Mar 2025) with no defect details.
- Very low annual mileage (4,257 mi/yr) may indicate poor maintenance.
- No advisory details provided for the 2026-02-24 test.
- Significant model-specific risks from Hyundai Sorento and Sonata timing chain failures.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-03-23, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent low mileage (16,978 mi over 10 years) suggests light use.
- No recurring major failures or dangerous defects in the MOT history.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 16,978 mi |
ADVISORY Handbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 23,089 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 25,992 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 27,912 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 30,430 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2024 | FAIL | 31,332 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 31,332 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2025 | FAIL | 37,595 mi |
PRS Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 37,595 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 43,239 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU16 ENV, 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.