2013 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · CF13 RCU

The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 2026‑01‑02 at 69,391 miles resulted in a failure. The tester flagged incorrect headlamp beam alignment, a child seat that obstructs full belt inspection, and a nearside front tyre with slight cracking. This outcome follows a pattern of similar lighting and suspension issues that have reappeared in 2023, 2024 and 2026, indicating a deteriorating maintenance trend rather than improvement. Mileage accumulation has been modest for a 13‑year‑old model, averaging roughly 5,300 miles per year. Records show a steady rise from 19,157 miles in July 2016 to 69,391 miles in January 2026, with the largest annual jumps between 2016‑2018 and a marked slowdown after 2023. The gaps in the log for 2020 and 2022 suggest periods of inactivity, which can preserve wear items but also promote corrosion in otherwise unused components. Recurring faults centre on the front lighting circuit, headlamp aim, suspension arm dust protection and tyre condition. The front position lamp failed on 2023‑01‑12, 2024‑01‑11 and again in 2026, while the offside front suspension arm ball‑joint dust cover was noted as allowing dirt ingress in 2023, 2024 and 2026. Brake discs showed wear at 2024‑01‑11 (62,599 miles) and remained a concern. Tyre wear reached the legal limit on multiple occasions, with front and rear tyres showing cracking and 3 mm tread in 2018. A prospective buyer should inspect the front position lamp operation, headlamp beam alignment, and the condition of the front suspension arm dust covers for tears or deterioration. Brake disc thickness and pad wear should be checked, as should tyre tread depth and any signs of cracking on both front tyres. Verify that child‑seat installations do not obstruct belt inspection, test the registration‑plate lamp, and rotate the front wheels to listen for bearing noise. Finally, examine the underbody for rust or corrosion, particularly around suspension mounts and the chassis, to assess structural integrity.