2011 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · CY11 AYW

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than proactive servicing. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 120,187 miles identified thin rear brake pads and a binding nearside rear caliper, these issues follow a pattern seen in the May 2024 failure where both front and rear pads were below the legal thickness limit. The recurring nature of brake component wear suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they approach a failure threshold. The mileage progression is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. The car travelled from 99,632 miles in May 2023 to 106,064 miles in May 2024, and another 14,123 miles by August 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly for short to medium trips, which explains the gradual degradation of rubber components and friction materials without indicating long periods of neglect or standing. A buyer must closely inspect the rear braking system and suspension components. The record shows a history of binding calipers and leaking rear shock absorbers from 2023 through to 2025, which can lead to uneven tyre wear and reduced handling efficiency. The 2023 failure for play in the front track rod ends requires a physical check to ensure these were replaced and have not developed further play since. Structural-related corrosion noted on the nearside rear upper bumper mountings in 2024 should be monitored, though the tester did not deem it an immediate risk at that time. Given the previous failure for an SRS warning lamp in 2023, the buyer should also verify that the airbag warning light extinguishes after ignition to ensure no hidden electrical faults remain. The vehicle shows typical wear for its age, but requires attention to the underbody corrosion and brake-related components.