2013 Hyundai IX20 1.6L Petrol · HJ63 ADV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding brake system performance and component degradation. The most recent test in November 2025 at 29,120 miles passed after a significant failure caused by excessively binding brakes across all four wheels and thin rear pads. While the immediate faults were rectified for the pass, the recurring nature of binding calipers between 2023 and 2025 suggests a persistent issue with caliper sliders or piston seizing rather than simple consumable wear. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging only 2,240 miles per year to reach 29,120 miles. This low-use pattern explains the rapid deterioration of rubber-based components seen in the record. Between 2022 and 2025, the car covered only 4,259 miles, yet the tester repeatedly flagged perishing tyres and failing wiper blades. This indicates the vehicle likely sits for long periods, which leads to dry rot in tyres and corrosion rather than mechanical wear from distance. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system to ensure the binding issues identified in the 2025 failure have been fully resolved and not merely lubricated. The history shows persistent corrosion on rear brake pipes dating back to 2018 and 2021, so these lines should be checked for structural thinning or surface rust that a standard MOT might underplay. Additionally, the long-term history of the offside rear shock absorber leaking, noted back to 2019, suggests the suspension components are failing due to age and seal degradation despite the low mileage.