2019 Hyundai I20 1.0L Petrol · DP69 WGX

This 2019 Hyundai I20 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 21 November 2025 at 25,166 miles with zero defects recorded. The most recent test confirms the vehicle currently meets all DVSA roadworthiness standards. Earlier advisories have been addressed, suggesting the last keeper corrected previously flagged items rather than allowing them to deteriorate further. The mileage profile is notably low for a seven-year-old supermini. Between the first recorded test on 19 November 2022 at 14,877 miles and the most recent on 21 November 2025 at 25,166 miles, the car covered just 10,289 miles over three years, averaging roughly 3,430 miles annually. The 2,885-mile jump between November 2024 and November 2025 represents the largest single-year increase in the record, though the overall figure remains well below the UK average. Such low annual use raises the possibility of extended periods standing still, which can cause tyre flat-spotting, brake surface corrosion, and dried-out rubber components, even if mileage-driven wear is minimal. The recurring theme across the 2023 and 2024 tests was premature and uneven front tyre wear. On 29 November 2023 at 19,735 miles, both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and worn on their edges. By 27 November 2024 at 22,281 miles, the nearside front was down to 2mm and perished, while the offside front showed 3mm with the same perishing defect. This pattern points to a persistent alignment or suspension geometry issue, most likely worn front suspension bushes, a tracking misalignment, or a damaged anti-roll bar link causing uneven camber loads. The fact that no tyre defects appeared in the 2025 test suggests the tyres were replaced, but the underlying cause was not necessarily corrected. A buyer should have the front suspension and steering geometry inspected on a four-wheel alignment rig before purchase. The 2024 test also flagged an insecure battery, noted as unlikely to fall from its carrier under reference 4.13 (a) (i). This is a minor concern but worth verifying, as a loose battery can shift under braking or cornering and risk terminal contact with the bonnet or bodywork. Given the low mileage and short-journey usage pattern, the battery may have been undercharged over time, so a load test is advisable. Beyond these items, the record is clean, with no brake, exhaust, or structural corrosion defects noted at any point, which is encouraging for a vehicle of this age.