2011 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · ET11 RZK

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend regarding structural integrity. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 98,824 miles, this followed a significant failure just two days prior at 98,520 miles. The tester flagged excessive corrosion on the offside front lower vehicle structure and the offside rear suspension mounting area, which significantly reduced structural strength. Although the car passed after repairs, the presence of these structural defects indicates that the chassis is reaching a stage of advanced degradation. The mileage pattern is consistent with a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year to reach the current recorded of 98,824 miles. The data shows steady usage with annual intervals of roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles between 2022 and 2025. This suggests the car has not sat stationary for long periods, yet the low mileage has not prevented the emerging corrosion issues, which appear to be driven by environmental factors rather than mileage-related wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the sills and suspension mounting points to ensure the repairs made after the October 2025 failure are robust. The recurring issue of rigid brake pipes being covered in grease, noted in both 2022 and 2025, is a major red flag. This practice suggests an attempt to hide corrosion from the tester, and a professional cleaning of these lines is required to check for pitting or thinning metal. Given the structural failures, the vehicle carries a high risk of future MOT failures as the rust continues to progress.