2018 Hyundai I20 1.0L Petrol · AP18 EYV

The 2018 Hyundai i20 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 2 June 2026 at 13,214 miles with zero defects recorded. The preceding test on 28 May 2025 at 12,693 miles also passed without advisories, indicating that the vehicle has been kept in sound mechanical order over the last two years. While the 2024 test on 16 May 2024 at 11,796 miles flagged all four tyres for cracking or perishing under item 5.2.3 (d)(ii), the subsequent two tests show no further tyre-related defects, suggesting the set was replaced and the issue resolved rather than recurring. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old supermini. Between 2022 and 2026, the car accumulated just 4,685 miles across four tests, averaging roughly 1,171 miles per year over that window. The gap between the June 2023 test at 10,672 miles and the May 2024 test at 11,796 miles represents 1,124 miles in just under twelve months, and the following year to May 2025 added only 897 miles. Such minimal use raises the possibility of prolonged standing periods, which can lead to flat-spotted tyres, brake disc surface corrosion, and dried-out rubber bushes. The complete absence of advisories in the most recent two tests, however, implies any such deterioration was addressed. The 2024 advisory on all four tyres is the only defect in the entire record. Perished or cracking tyre sidewalls on a low-mileage vehicle of this age often point to age-related rubber degradation rather than wear from use, meaning the tyres were likely original or near-original replacements that had simply exceeded their serviceable life. The clean passes since then indicate a fresh set was fitted, which is a positive sign of attentive upkeep. No structural corrosion, suspension wear, braking faults, or emissions failures have ever appeared on the record. A buyer should still carry out a physical inspection focused on areas that MOT tests do not fully stress. Check the condition of the current tyre set, including date codes, to confirm they are not the same perished units. Inspect the underside for surface corrosion on brake lines, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as short-trip use and long stationary periods can accelerate this. Examine the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, and test the handbrake and brake calipers for binding, which is common on lightly used vehicles. Overall, the electronic record paints a picture of a well-maintained, low-mileage car with no recurring mechanical faults, but the in-person check should verify that the rubber and corrosion-prone components match the clean MOT history.