2012 HYUNDAI I301.6L Diesel

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes over the last three years. Following a failure in early 2022, the car has cleared three consecutive MOT tests without any recorded defects. The most recent test conducted in April 2025 at 78,204 miles returned no faults, indicating that the mechanical and safety components are currently maintained to a standard that meets DVSA requirements. The mileage pattern is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. The data shows a significant jump of 15,900 miles between April 2024 and April 2025, contrasted with a 7,600-mile interval between May 2023 and April 2024. While low mileage generally suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals of low annual use can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components like suspension bushes and brake seals due to age rather than friction. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age-related decay despite the low odometer reading. Although the MOT record is clean, the tester should check for early-stage corrosion on the exhaust system and structural points, as the vehicle is now over a decade old. Given the low usage, verifying the state of the brake calipers and the condition of the tyres is essential, as these parts can suffer from flat spotting or seizing if the car sits infrequently for long periods.