2012 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · DS61 WLF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend reveals a recurring issue with braking performance. While the most recent test on January 13 2026 at 36,599 miles passed, it followed a failure just one day prior due to significant brake imbalance across both the front and rear axles. The fact that the car passed within 24 hours suggests the owner addressed the immediate faults promptly, yet the repeated nature of these failures indicates the braking system is prone to seizing or uneven wear. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,600 miles per year. The data shows a notable gap in usage, such as between January 2024 and January 2025, where the car covered only 1,518 miles in a full year. This low-use pattern often correlates with the mechanical issues seen in the record, as infrequent driving can lead to brake caliper sticking and the corrosion of suspension components noted in the 2025 and 2026 tests. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the suspension and braking hardware. The tester consistently flagged front and rear suspension corrosion in the 2025 and 2026 records, and while noted as not to excess, this surface rust will eventually compromise the structural integrity of the arms and mounting points. Furthermore, given the failures for brake imbalance reaching up to 37%, a technician should verify that the caliper pistons are moving freely and that the brake discs are not excessively pitted or thinned from long periods of inactivity.