2017 Hyundai IX20 1.6L Diesel · CF17 YVB

A clean run of MOT passes since mid-2023 places this ix20 on solid mechanical ground at the present moment, with the most recent test on 20 May 2026 recording no defects and no advisories whatsoever. Across the eight tests documented in the DVSA history, only one outright failure is recorded, on 12 June 2024, which was rectified the following day when the vehicle returned to the same station and passed without comment. The intervening years are characterised by straightforward passes, and the failure itself was confined to the parking brake mechanism and a brake lever reserve travel issue rather than any structural or corrosion-related defect, suggesting an isolated servicing event rather than a deeper pattern of decline. With eight MOT tests spread across roughly nine years of life, this Hyundai has covered a notably low 35,756 miles, equating to an average accumulation of just under 4,000 miles annually. There are no conspicuous gaps between tests to suggest long periods off the road, and the mileage progression between successive tests appears broadly consistent with light, steady use rather than long lay-ups or sudden high-mileage episodes. Mechanically, low annual mileage of this nature places less cumulative wear on friction components such as brake pads, discs and clutches, but it does mean the vehicle should be carefully checked for the effects of short, infrequent journeys, which can promote corrosion on brake discs and underbody components, and can shorten the service life of fluids and the 12V battery if the car has been used primarily for cold starts. Given the 2024 failure centred on the handbrake and brake lever mechanism, a prospective buyer should focus particular attention on the parking brake system during a physical inspection. With the vehicle on level ground, apply the lever firmly and count the ratchet clicks; the mechanism should hold securely on a modest number of clicks, and any requirement to pull the lever almost to its full travel indicates stretched cables, worn compensation geometry, or a sticking rear caliper. On the test drive, listen for any scraping or binding noises from the rear wheels when releasing the handbrake, and confirm the vehicle does not pull to one side under light braking, which would suggest the inoperative nearside rear parking brake that was flagged previously has not fully resolved or has returned. The 2020 advisory for a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, combined with the 2024 advisory on the front brake pads, points to the front axle wearing components in line with the forces placed on it. When inspecting the car, examine the inner and outer edges of the front tyres for uneven wear, particularly feathering or chamfering on the nearside, which would indicate a tracking or suspension geometry issue rather than simple tyre ageing. The front brake discs should be inspected for a pronounced lip on the outer edge and for surface corrosion pitting that has become deep rather than a light surface film, and the brake pedal should feel firm with no excessive travel or judder under firm application. Finally, given the low mileage, it is prudent to verify the condition of the coolant, brake fluid and the timing chain or cam belt service interval, since these items deteriorate with calendar age irrespective of the odometer reading.