2010 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · ET59 FFP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward mechanical degradation. While the car passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 51,789 miles, this followed a failure just three days prior due to multiple suspension and brake-related defects. The transition from clean records in 2023 and 2024 to multiple failures in 2026 indicates that the vehicle is now reaching a stage where age-related components are failing despite the low annual mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,237 miles per year. The car remained remarkably consistent between 2023 and 2026, covering only 5,748 miles in three years. However, the low usage appears to correlate with the onset of perished rubber components and metal surface corrosion. The presence of grease-covered brake pipes and age-related corrosion on the chassis suggests the vehicle may have sat for long periods, leading to dry rot and environmental damage rather than wear and tear from driving. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the chassis and suspension components to assess the extent of the corrosion noted in the February 2026 test. The failure of the anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers and track rod ends indicates that the rubber seals across the front geometry are failing simultaneously. Particular attention should be paid to the rear brake pipes; the presence of grease on corroded pipes is often an attempt to hide structural thinning, which requires a close check to ensure the integrity of the braking lines. The noted slight accident damage on the nearside front also warrants a check to ensure no structural deformation remains or that hidden alignment issues exist.