2017 Hyundai I20 1.4L Petrol · EN67 ACF

The Hyundai i20’s most recent MOT test on 2025-07-25 confirms it remains roadworthy with no defects recorded at 28,859 miles. The absence of advisories or failures across the last three tests—2024-08-06, 2023-08-11, and 2023-07-03—suggests a stable maintenance pattern, though the duplicate entry for 2024-08-06 (both pass and fail at the same mileage) appears anomalous and warrants clarification. No recurring faults have been documented, which implies either diligent servicing or deferred attention to wear items that haven’t yet reached MOT thresholds. The vehicle’s mileage progression of roughly 3,200 miles annually is unusually low for its age, averaging just over 300 miles per month. This suggests prolonged periods of inactivity, which could accelerate wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake components due to lack of motion. The gap between tests—particularly the 18-month interval between 2023-07-03 and 2023-08-11—is within legal limits but raises questions about whether intermediate checks were performed. The recent test date of 2025-07-25, just under a year ago, is acceptable but leaves a window for minor consumables to degrade. A buyer should prioritise an inspection of the suspension geometry, checking for cracked or dried suspension bushes and coil spring corrosion, as static conditions can compromise rubber and metal integrity. Binding rear brakes or uneven wear on brake discs were not flagged in tests, but the low mileage makes it unlikely significant brake pad or rotor replacement has occurred. Structural corrosion, particularly around wheel arches and sills, should be examined closely, as standing vehicles are prone to moisture retention. Tyre tread depth, despite no MOT failures, should be verified—failing twice on this criterion in other vehicles suggests this could be a blind spot. Finally, the duplicate MOT entry for 2024 demands verification of the vehicle’s true service history.