2013 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · EU63 TYD

The most recent DVSA examination on 17 August 2026 resulted in a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, which represents the strongest possible current roadworthiness signal. Looking back across the recorded test history, the overall maintenance trend is broadly stable with occasional isolated issues rather than a pattern of deterioration. The vehicle has achieved passes on the majority of its tests, and the items flagged in 2024 and early 2025 relating to headlamp aim, a position lamp, an anti-roll bar ball joint, and tyre condition were addressed in time to allow subsequent passes. A retest on the same day as the August 2025 failure is a normal occurrence following a dangerous tyre defect, and the immediate clean retest indicates that rectification was carried out thoroughly. The recorded mileage of 79,569 miles across thirteen years equates to an average of approximately 6,121 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a car of this age and segment and does not raise any immediate concerns regarding underuse or excessive wear. There are no significant gaps in the recorded mileage that would suggest long periods of standing, nor is there evidence of unusually rapid accumulation that might point to sustained high-mileage use such as motorway commuting. This balanced usage profile is generally favourable, as it tends to keep mechanical components, seals, and brake systems working without accelerating wear on suspension and drivetrain items excessively. The most noteworthy recurring theme in the MOT record concerns the tyres, with advisories for nearside and offside front edge wear in 2024 and a dangerous failure for a torn offside rear tyre in 2025. Edge wear on the front axle is often symptomatic of suspension geometry misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or weak coil springs, so a prospective buyer should have the wheel alignment checked and inspect the front suspension components for any play in the wishbone bushes or ball joints. The previous advisory for an excessively worn nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint is also worth attention, as anti-roll bar linkages are relatively inexpensive to replace but can produce clonking noises over speed humps and uneven handling if neglected. During a test drive, listen for any knocking or rattling from the front end, particularly over uneven surfaces, and pay close attention to steering precision and straight-line stability, as these will indicate whether the underlying causes of the wear pattern have been fully resolved. Given the age of the vehicle, even with reasonable mileage accumulation, it is prudent to carry out a number of physical checks beyond the MOT record. Tyres should be inspected for sidewall cracking or perishing, as rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth, and the spare wheel or repair kit should be confirmed present and serviceable. Brake discs should be examined for corrosion around the outer edges, particularly if the car has been standing for extended periods, and the caliper sliders should be free to confirm none are binding, which would manifest as pulling to one side under braking. The 12V battery is now well into its expected service life and should be load tested, while coolant, brake fluid, and gearbox oil should be assessed for time-based degradation, with brake fluid being particularly important to replace every two years due to its hygroscopic nature. Finally, confirming a complete service history with documented cambelt or timing chain inspection intervals, verifying that all warning lamps extinguish promptly on ignition, and checking the underbody for any surface corrosion will provide further reassurance that this i20 has been maintained to a standard commensurate with its age and mileage.