2016 Hyundai I20 1.0L Petrol · BV16 NFC

The 2016 Hyundai I20 presents a stable and improving mechanical trend at its most recent MOT on 4 November 2025 at 73,942 miles, where it passed with zero defects. This clean sheet marks a notable turnaround from the previous two tests, both of which flagged an offside rear shock absorber oil misting advisory. The recurrence of that advisory in March 2025 and March 2024 suggests the unit was weeping fluid for over a year and a half before the issue was evidently addressed, likely through a shock absorber replacement, given its absence from the latest record. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a ten-year-old supermini. Annualised at roughly 7,394 miles per year, the progression from 37,253 miles in March 2022 to 73,942 miles by November 2025 shows steady, predictable use with no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in recorded distance. The 4,349-mile interval between the March 2025 and November 2025 tests is slightly below the annual average but falls within normal variation for mixed urban and short-journey driving. No mileage anomalies or suspicious plateaus are present in the dataset. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and braking system, given their prominence in the advisory history. The offside rear shock absorber, which was misting oil across two consecutive tests, warrants a close check for fresh corrosion, new component markings, or uneven damping response, confirming the repair was properly executed rather than simply left to pass on a retest. The rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in March 2024 at 61,556 miles, and with over 12,000 miles covered since, pad thickness and condition of the rear brake discs and calipers should be verified, paying particular attention to any binding or uneven wear. The front brake disc advisory from March 2023 at 48,261 miles has not recurred, but a visual check of disc lip depth and surface scoring remains prudent given the car has covered a further 25,000 miles in the interim. Beyond these flagged items, a thorough underbody inspection for structural corrosion, especially around suspension mounting points and inner wing seams, is recommended, as is a cold-start exhaust emissions check to confirm the catalytic converter and lambda sensor remain functioning within tolerance.