2012 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · EJ62 DHM

Based on the DVSA MOT records, the 2012 Hyundai i20 presents a stable and largely clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test, conducted on 3 September 2021 at 44,187 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. A retest on 1 September 2021 at the same mileage resolved several minor electrical and administrative faults, including an inoperative nearside front position lamp, insufficient washer fluid, and incorrect front and rear registration plates. These were rectified promptly within two days, suggesting attentive rather than neglectful ownership. The maintenance trend shows no recurring mechanical failures across the documented history, with only minor consumable wear and simple electrical items appearing as advisories or failure points. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle. The recorded figure of 44,187 miles equates to roughly 3,156 miles per year, well below the UK average. The data shows a gap of approximately 2,742 miles between the October 2020 test at 41,445 miles and the September 2021 test at 44,187 miles, indicating very light annual use. Crucially, the mileage has remained frozen at 44,187 since September 2021, meaning the car has covered zero recorded miles in nearly five years. This extended period of inactivity raises its own mechanical concerns, as vehicles left standing for prolonged periods can develop flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, deteriorated rubber bushes, and fuel system issues. A buyer should inspect the tyre sidewalls carefully for age-related cracking, as the rear tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit in October 2020 and have now aged significantly without use. The front wiper blade was also flagged as ineffective during the 2020 failure, so checking the condition of all wiper blades and the washer system is advisable. The repeated appearance of position lamp and registration plate lamp faults across multiple tests suggests possible wiring or connector corrosion, which a prolonged stationary period may have worsened. Beyond the MOT record, the five-year gap since the last test means the vehicle has no current valid MOT as of June 2026. A thorough inspection of the underside for structural corrosion, brake system integrity, and suspension component condition is essential before any purchase. The low mileage is superficially attractive, but the prolonged inactivity introduces risks that a clean MOT history alone cannot rule out.