2015 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · DP15 YGF

The 2015 Hyundai I20 presents a stable but mechanically ageing profile, passing its most recent MOT on 22 August 2025 at 83,721 miles. The maintenance trend is neither sharply worsening nor resolving. A recurring advisory for worn front brake discs has persisted across three consecutive annual tests, indicating a slow-developing issue rather than a sudden failure. The vehicle has remained fundamentally roadworthy, with no dangerous failures recorded, but the pattern suggests consumable components are reaching the end of their service life without proactive replacement. Mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable. The car has covered roughly 7,611 miles per year, moving from 55,372 miles in August 2021 to 83,721 miles by August 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the annual readings, implying regular use rather than long periods of dormancy or recent high-mileage punishment. The MOT record is complete and sequential, with no missing years, which supports a traceable ownership history. The most persistent technical concern is the front brake disc wear. The advisory first appeared on 23 August 2024 at 76,354 miles as a general wear note, then escalated by 22 August 2025 at 83,721 miles to include pitting and scoring. This progression suggests the discs have been operating at or beyond their minimum thickness for at least a year. A buyer should inspect the front disc condition, pad thickness, and caliper operation in person, checking for uneven wear or binding that could indicate a sticking slide pin. The rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in August 2022 at 62,967 miles, yet no further rear brake advisories appeared in subsequent tests, implying they were replaced. Still, verifying rear pad and disc condition is prudent given the car's age. Tyre wear patterns also warrant attention. The offside front tyre was flagged as worn on the inner edge in both August 2021 and August 2022, a classic indicator of tracking or suspension bush wear. No tyre defects were recorded after 2022, suggesting a possible alignment correction, but a physical inspection of the inner tyre shoulders and front suspension bushes remains advisable. At nearly 11 years old, structural corrosion around suspension mounting points and the underside should be checked, even though no corrosion-related advisories have yet appeared on the record.