2011 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · EA61 ULP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding suspension components and structural corrosion. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 102,959 miles passed, it introduced new advisories for corrosion on the nearside front Macpherson strut and the offside rear coil spring. This follows a pattern of recurring failures and advisories related to rust, indicating that the vehicle's undercarriage is beginning to degrade significantly due to its age. At 102,959 miles, the car has averaged approximately 6,800 miles per year, which is consistent with typical light usage for a 15-year-old vehicle. The mileage progression shows consistent use, with roughly 12,000 miles covered between September 2023 and September 2024, and another 9,400 miles covered in the year leading the latest test. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly, which explains the progressive wear of rubber bushes and metal components noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the entire suspension geometry. The tester has repeatedly flagged corroded shock absorbers across three different years, and the 2024 failure specifically identified excessively worn suspension arm bushes on both front sides. You should verify if the nearside rear brake caliper no longer binds, as this was a previous failure point in 2024. The presence of corrosion on the Macpherson strut and coil spring suggests that structural integrity of the suspension components is now at risk, requiring close monitoring for surface rust that may transition into structural thinning.