2014 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · EO14 XRG

A clear pattern of recurring tyre and wheel advisories defines the DVSA history of this 2014 Hyundai i20, with each annual test from 2020 onwards producing at least one item of note relating to sidewall cracking, perishing, cuts, or distorted road wheels. The most recent examination on 2 April 2026 was recorded as a pass with a minor defect for an insecure battery not likely to fall from its carrier, alongside an advisory noting a slightly distorted offside rear road wheel, continuing the wheel distortion theme that first appeared in 2023 on the nearside front and migrated sides over subsequent tests. Across the eight tests on file there are no recorded failures, but the advisories cluster consistently around the same component groups rather than dispersing across the vehicle, suggesting an ongoing wear characteristic rather than isolated incidents. The recorded mileage of 31,456 miles over twelve years equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 2,600 miles, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age and indicates either periods of light use or extended spells off the road. The MOT records themselves are evenly spaced at yearly intervals from 2019 through 2026, so there is no evidence from the testing cadence of a multi-year lay-up that might raise concerns about seized brakes, deteriorated fuel, or flat-spotted tyres from prolonged standing. That said, the low overall mileage means the mechanical wear that has been recorded, particularly the brake pad advisories and tyre perishing, has occurred over a relatively small distance, which is consistent with age-related rubber degradation and road wheel damage from kerb contact rather than high-mileage wear. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection areas should be the nearside front and offside rear wheels, where distortion has been flagged repeatedly, as this can present as steering vibration at speed, a rhythmic shunt through the brake pedal, or visible lateral run-out when the wheel is rotated by hand. The brake pads, noted as wearing thin at the front in March 2025, should be checked for remaining material and for any scoring or lipping on the corresponding discs, which would be evident as a raised edge on the disc perimeter and potentially cause pedal judder under braking. On the test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as low-mileage vehicles can develop stiff or perished anti-roll bar bushes and suspension links that produce noise disproportionate to their wear. Tyre condition warrants close physical inspection regardless of apparent tread depth, given the recurring advisories for sidewall cracking and perishing across all four positions over multiple years; check the sidewalls flexed against the light for any hairline cracks reaching the ply or cords, and inspect the nearside front specifically for cuts. The oil filter housing noted as corroded in 2024 should be examined for any seepage that may have developed since, particularly on the engine block side, as corrosion at this junction can progress to a weep over time. Finally, the battery securing arrangement flagged in the latest test should be confirmed as properly clamped, and the offside rear wheel should be inspected for any worsening distortion, as a wheel that has been struck or bent progressively will affect tracking and may produce a gentle pull to one side under braking.