2011 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · EK61 XPH

The vehicle presents a marginal roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of deferred maintenance on mechanical components. While it passed its most recent test in October 2024 at 151,247 miles, this pass followed a failure just sixty miles prior where several critical issues were identified. The persistence of an offside front anti-roll bar linkage play and the previous failure of the nearside front suspension arm ball joint suggest that the owner only addresses the minimum repairs necessary to pass the MOT rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 151,247 miles over 15 years, the car has covered an average of approximately 10,000 miles per year, which is consistent with a vehicle of this age. The data shows steady annual usage, with roughly 15,000 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and approximately 13,000 miles in the preceding year. This consistent mileage explains the accelerated wear observed on consumables and suspension components, specifically the recurring tyre issues and brake imbalances noted throughout the testing history. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the front suspension and the braking system. The history shows recurring issues with brake imbalance and fluctuating discs dating back to 2023, which often indicates sticking calipers or degraded rotor surfaces. Furthermore, the 2022 record flagged corroded rear brake pipes covered in grease; this is a common tactic to hide rust and must be verified to ensure corrosion has not progressed toward structural thinning of the lines. The persistent oil leak from the filter area, noted in both 2022 and 2024, should be monitored to ensure it remains minor and does not indicate a larger gasket failure. Given the inner edge wear on the front tyres recorded in the 2024 test, a professional wheel alignment check is essential to prevent premature replacement of new rubber. The vehicle appears to be at a stage where age-related rubber components are reaching the end of their functional life.