HYUNDAI I202019 · 1.2L Petrol

The 2019 Hyundai I20 presents a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 14 August 2025, recorded at 27,323 miles with zero defects. That marks a clear improvement from the September 2023 test at 21,279 miles, where advisories were logged for perished or cracking tyres on all four wheels. The trend is firmly resolving. No recurring mechanical or structural faults appear in the record, suggesting the previous owner addressed the tyre deterioration promptly rather than letting it fester. The mileage profile is notably low for a seven-year-old vehicle. Between the August 2022 test at 18,251 miles and the September 2023 test at 21,279 miles, the car covered roughly 3,000 miles in thirteen months. Then, from September 2023 to August 2025, it added just 6,044 miles over almost two full years. That slowdown could indicate a change in keeper, reduced commuting, or extended periods of inactivity. Low annual use at around 3,903 miles per year generally limits wear on consumables, but prolonged sitting can age rubber components and cause surface corrosion on brake discs and suspension bushes even when mileage stays flat. A buyer should still inspect the undercarriage and wheel arches carefully. Although the MOT record contains no structural or corrosion advisories, the tyre perishing flagged in 2023 hints that the car may have spent time stationary or exposed to the elements. Check the sidewalls of all four tyres for renewed cracking, and examine the brake discs for lipping or uneven surface rust that can develop during short-journey or standstill use. Suspension bushes and coil springs showed no defects in testing, but a physical check for perishing or play is sensible given the vehicle's intermittent use pattern. The exhaust and emissions systems have remained consistently compliant, which is a positive sign for engine health.