2012 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · DS12 EPO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass in November 2025 at 59,964 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows signs of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test indicates no current defects, the immediate failure just one day prior revealed multiple critical issues across the suspension, braking, and tyre systems. This suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when compelled by an MOT failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 59,964 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,283 miles per year. This low usage profile generally implies less wear on the drivetrain, but the gap of 11,343 miles driven between November 2024 and November 2025 shows a recent increase in activity. Low-mileage vehicles often suffer from degradation of rubber components and the seizing of stationary parts, which aligns with the deterioration of ball joint dust covers noted in the history. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, as the offside and nearside lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers failed in both 2024 and 2025. The recurring nature of these faults suggests a potential issue with component quality or environmental ingress of moisture. The parking brake also requires rigorous testing, as the November 2025 failure recorded an efficiency rating below 50 percent of the required value. Additionally, ensure the supplementary restraint system warning lamp flagged in 2024 has been properly cleared and remains inactive, as airbag faults represent a significant safety risk.