2012 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · EA62 AEM

This vehicle presents an exceptionally stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 27 November 2024 at 74,966 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent five-year trend of first-time passes without a single flagged fault, suggesting a high standard of preventative maintenance or very light duty cycles. The mileage is low for a 2012 model, averaging roughly 5,355 miles per year. The accumulation has remained steady over the last five years, growing from 54,909 miles in December 2020 to 74,966 miles by November 2024. There are no erratic jumps in mileage or suspicious gaps in the testing history that would indicate periods of neglect or undocumented heavy use. While the MOT record is remarkably clean, the low annual mileage increases the risk of issues related to vehicle stasis. A buyer should specifically check for perished rubber components, such as suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls, which can degrade regardless of mileage. I recommend a physical inspection of the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, as low-use vehicles often suffer from seized calipers or rusted discs. The absence of structural corrosion or exhaust emissions failures in the records is a positive indicator for a car of this age. However, since the last official test was over seven months ago, a current check of the fluid levels and battery health is advisable. The lack of any recorded advisories over five years is rare and suggests the previous owner prioritised upkeep.