2012 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · EA62 ACO

The Hyundai i20 presents a current roadworthy status following the most recent MOT test on 10 September 2025 at 54,424 miles, where the tester issued a pass with no defects recorded. Maintenance trend across the supplied history remains stable, with every annual examination from August 2022 through September 2025 concluding with a pass and zero advisories. An anomalous failure appears on the same date at 54,422 miles with no defects listed, corrected by the subsequent pass; this reflects an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical concern. Mileage accumulation sits well below average for a 2012 registered vehicle. The record shows 38,763 miles at the 25 August 2022 test, rising to 41,906 by 17 August 2023, then 48,422 on 27 August 2024, and 54,424 on 10 September 2025. Annual increments of roughly three to six thousand miles indicate light use, likely with extended standing periods. No gaps exceed the twelve-month testing window, and the clean sheet of defects suggests previous owners kept basic consumable wear within limits, though pre-2022 history is absent from this dataset. Despite the absence of recorded advisories, a buyer should physically inspect age-sensitive components that low mileage and intermittent use can mask. The tester would not have flagged latent corrosion on sills or subframes if surface-only; examine structural integrity around suspension mounting points and brake lines. Check suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing or fracture, and verify brake discs and calipers for binding after prolonged inactivity. Exhaust emissions and drivetrain showed no faults, yet a brief road test to confirm smooth clutch operation and absence of gearbox whine remains prudent. The vehicle's low yearly distance implies gentle treatment, but rubber components degrade with time irrespective of miles. A pre-purchase inspection focusing on the above will confirm the MOT record's optimistic picture.