2017 HYUNDAI I201.2L PETROL

The April 2026 MOT at 89,736 miles returned a pass, yet the advisory slate reveals a vehicle accumulating wear at an accelerating rate. Brake pad depletion has now spread to both rear axles, while the front nearside tyre again shows edge wear. The oil leak flagged on the engine suggests a developing seal or gasket issue that warrants monitoring. Taken together, the pattern points to consumable wear outpacing proactive replacement, a trend that sharpened after the clean test in May 2024. Mileage accumulation tells a fragmented story. Between October 2021 and August 2023, the vehicle covered only 15,286 miles, an exceptionally light usage pattern that may indicate extended stationary periods. Activity then intensified sharply, with 23,188 miles added in the year to May 2024, followed by 13,075 miles in the subsequent twelve months, and a further 11,090 miles in the most recent year. This irregular cadence stresses mechanical systems differently than steady use; long idle periods degrade rubber seals and allow brake corrosion, while sudden high-mileage stretches accelerate wear on already aged components. Brake deterioration demands particular scrutiny. The 2025 test at 78,646 miles identified thin offside front pads and scored front discs, yet the 2026 inspection shifted attention to the rear axle without noting disc replacement at the front. This raises the question of whether the front brakes were properly addressed or merely monitored. The recurrence of tyre edge wear, twice on the nearside front and once on the nearside rear, indicates possible suspension misalignment or damper failure rather than simple replacement neglect. A prospective purchaser should verify the source and severity of the engine oil leak, inspecting cam cover and sump gasket condition. Brake caliper function requires assessment, particularly given the rear pad wear pattern and prior front disc degradation. Tyre wear geometry should be checked against alignment data, with particular attention to nearside front suspension bushes and track rod ends. The absence of corrosion advisories across the history offers some reassurance regarding structural integrity, though the underlying irregular usage pattern means a thorough underbody inspection remains prudent.