2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric · DS20 MFX

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows the first sign of degradation in the braking system. While the car passed its July 2025 test at 11,215 miles, the tester flagged pitting and scoring on both the front and rear brake discs. This represents a departure from the clean records seen in 2024 and 2023, indicating that the braking components are beginning to deteriorate despite the low mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,869 miles per year. Between the 2023 test at 6,888 miles and the 2025 test at 11,215 miles, the car covered only 4,327 miles over two years. This infrequent usage pattern often leads to surface corrosion on iron brake components, as vehicles that sit for long periods fail to generate the heat and friction necessary to clear oxidation from the metal surfaces. A buyer must perform a physical inspection of the braking assembly to determine if the pitting is superficial or deep enough to require immediate disc replacement. Given the low annual mileage, the inspector should also check for flat spots on the tyres and perished rubber components, which can degrade from age rather than wear. Inspecting the suspension bushes and fluid levels is also necessary to ensure that long periods of inactivity have not caused seal leaks or fluid degradation within the mechanical system.