2013 Hyundai I20 1.4L Diesel · BK63 SXF

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in October 2025 at 105,065 miles indicated a pass only after correcting failed headlamp alignments and replacing a perished offside rear tyre. The corroded offside rear shock absorber was noted as an advisory or minor fault in previous cycles, suggesting that suspension components are only being addressed once they reach the point of formal inspection failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. Between October 2023 at 95,973 miles and October 2025 at 105,065 miles, the car covered 9,092 miles over two years. This steady usage suggests the vehicle is driven regularly, which helps prevent the age-related degradation of rubber components and seals, though it also explains the perished tyre sidewall despite shock absorbers. A buyer must scrutinise the braking system and rear suspension due to recurring issues. The record shows thin rear brake pads and corroded discs in 2024, following a failure for insufficient brake lever travel in the same period. The fluctuating rear service brakes noted in 2023 indicate potential sticking calipers or warped rotors that require a physical inspection. Furthermore, the transition from a negligible damping nearside shock in 2024 to a corroded offside shock in 2025 suggests the rear suspension assembly is nearing the end of its functional life.