2011 Hyundai I20 1.4L Diesel · CV61 BNE

Corrosion on the offside front suspension arm and recurring issues with anti-roll bar linkages represent the primary mechanical concerns for this vehicle, marking a shift towards wear-related advisories in its recent history. While the car secured a pass on 4 November 2025, the emergence of structural corrosion on a suspension component follows a period of relatively clean records between 2021 and 2023. The transition from no recorded defects to multiple advisories regarding suspension play and brake binding in late 2024 suggests that components are now reaching the end of their functional lifespan. The vehicle has covered 94,284 miles over its approximately 15-year lifespan, which equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 6,286 miles. This usage pattern is consistent with typical low-to-mid-range mileage for a vehicle of this age. Mechanically, this level of usage suggests that while the engine and drivetrain may not have been subjected to extreme high-mileage stress, the vehicle has likely experienced the typical degradation of rubber bushes, ball joints, and braking components associated with regular, albeit infrequent, road use. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension assembly during a test drive. Given the advisory for a corroded offside front suspension arm and the previous reports of play in the anti-roll bar linkage ball joints, you should listen for any knocking, clunking, or rhythmic thudding sounds when driving over uneven road surfaces or speed bumps. Any perceptible looseness or wandering in the steering could indicate that the play in the linkages has progressed beyond the slight levels noted in the 2024 inspection. The 2024 advisory regarding a nearside front service brake binding warrants specific scrutiny of the braking system. During the test drive, monitor for any uneven pulling to one side when applying the brakes or a noticeable hesitation in the vehicle's ability to coast freely on flat ground. If the brake is binding, you may also notice excessive heat radiating from the nearside front wheel or a slight scent of burning after a period of driving. Ensuring the caliper movement is free and the discs are not scored is essential given this specific history.