2009 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · DG59 VRX

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently concerning due to a sharp decline in mechanical standards following a clean record. While the car passed its test in May 2021, the subsequent three consecutive failures in 2022 indicate a worsening trend of mechanical neglect and component. The most recent entry from August 2022 at 108,293 miles shows the vehicle failed to pass emissions because of excessive blue smoke, suggesting significant internal engine wear that has remained unaddressed. The mileage pattern suggests relatively low use for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,370 miles per year. However, there is a significant gap in data between the May 2021 test at 91,315 miles and the June 2022 failure, during which the car covered over 16,000 miles in just thirteen months. This rapid burst of mileage followed by three failed tests within a short window implies a period of heavy use where basic maintenance, such as bulb and wiper replacements, was ignored until critical failures occurred. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the engine health, as the recurring reports of blue smoke and high carbon monoxide levels point to a failing combustion chamber or oil seal issues. The suspension also requires immediate attention; the tester repeatedly flagged excessively worn nearside front lower ball joints and an offside upper Macpherson strut top bush across the 2022 tests. These faults indicate that the front-end geometry and handling have not been serviced. The exhaust system shows signs of structural instability, with insecure mountings and broken silencer brackets noted in June and July 2022. Additionally, the brake pedal wearing smooth reported in July 2022 suggests a worn master cylinder or internal linkage, which is a safety risk. Given that the last recorded test is nearly four years old, the vehicle's current state is entirely unknown and a comprehensive mechanical survey is mandatory to determine if these documented faults have progressed into terminal failure.