2018 Hyundai IX20 1.6L Petrol · RE68 AAU

The Hyundai iX20 presents a clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 17 December 2025 at 27,315 miles, approximately seven months before the current date, returned a pass with no defects recorded. Across the full DVSA history from December 2021 to December 2025, every annual examination resulted in a pass and zero advisories. The maintenance trend is stable, with no worsening mechanical or structural faults emerging over the four-year span. The mileage pattern reflects light use for an eight-year-old vehicle. Recorded distances progressed from 11,582 miles in the 16 December 2021 test to 16,392 miles by 21 December 2022, then 20,044 miles on 12 December 2023, 23,862 miles on 10 December 2024, and 27,315 miles at the final test. That equates to an average annual increment of about 3,400 miles, well below typical national averages. No gaps exist between tests; the owner adhered to yearly scheduling. Such low accumulation suggests gentle commuting or prolonged periods stationary rather than neglect of statutory testing. Despite the unblemished record, the buyer should commission a physical inspection before purchase. Low mileage combined with age can mask degradation invisible to the MOT roller and lamp checks. The tester noted no corrosion, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emissions concerns, yet standing vehicles often develop surface rust on structural members and perished rubber mounts. The buyer must scrutinise subframe integrity, handbrake mechanism for binding calipers after inactivity, and tyre sidewall condition for cracking. The absence of any advisory on wiper blades or tread depth indicates previous owners addressed consumables proactively. Verify service history to confirm fluid changes and time-based intervals, as low mileage does not suspend age-related maintenance. A pre-purchase examination by a qualified technician remains prudent.