2013 Hyundai IX20 1.4L Petrol · DX13 OMJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 28 April 2026 at 54,236 miles. However, the maintenance trend is worsening. The most recent test followed a failure on the same day due to poor parking brake efficiency and a damaged anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover. While the car passed, the tester flagged several advisories including pitted and scored front brake discs and front tyres worn close to the legal limit. The mileage is exceptionally low for a thirteen year old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,172 miles per year. The record shows a steady but light accumulation of distance, moving from 23,604 miles in February 2018 to 54,236 miles by April 2026. This low usage pattern often suggests a vehicle used for short urban trips, which can lead to premature degradation of braking components due to lack of heat and movement. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the braking system. The history reveals a recurring struggle with brake maintenance, with thin pads flagged in June 2023 and a failure for inadequate parking brake effort in June 2023, followed by the current advisories for pitted discs in April 2026. The presence of pitting suggests the discs may have suffered from surface corrosion during periods of inactivity. The suspension and tyres also require scrutiny. The vehicle failed in May 2025 on both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers and again in April 2026 on an anti-roll bar linkage cover. Combined with repeated advisories for inner-edge tyre wear in 2019 and 2022, this indicates a potential alignment issue or general wear of the front-end steering and suspension geometry that needs professional verification.