2011 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · EX61 LUZ

The 2011 Hyundai i20 remains roadworthy as of its most recent MOT on 19 May 2025 at 95,830 miles, though the maintenance trend is gradually worsening. The 2025 test recorded four advisories, up from zero in 2021, indicating a slow decline in cosmetic and structural condition rather than a sudden mechanical failure. The tester flagged corrosion on the offside rear coil spring, a worn offside front tyre, a loose offside door mirror glass, and a worn rear brake disc. None of these presented an immediate fail, but the coil spring corrosion and rear brake disc wear suggest the car has spent time exposed to moisture and road salt without underbody protection or prompt repair. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a fifteen-year-old supermini. Annual use sits at roughly 6,300 miles, with the car covering 70,884 miles by May 2021 and reaching 95,830 miles by May 2025. No large gaps or sudden jumps appear in the record, so there is no evidence of long-term standing or odometer anomalies. The annual distance is low enough to limit drivetrain wear but high enough to rule out a garage-kept minter. A buyer should focus on the underside and rear suspension during any in-person inspection. The corroded offside rear coil spring is the most structurally significant advisory on file. Surface rust can hide deeper pitting that weakens the spring rate and risks sudden fracture over sharp bumps. Check the nearside rear spring for matching corrosion, and look for fresh underseal that might mask similar decay. The worn rear brake disc flagged in 2025 at 95,830 miles points to a binding caliper or seized guide pins, especially since the front pads were noted as wearing thin back in 2023 at 83,174 miles. Expect the rear disc and pads to need replacement soon if they have not already been done. The recurring offside front tyre edge wear and loose mirror are minor but telling. Edge wear suggests the front wheel tracking is out or the owner ran incorrect tyre pressures for extended periods. The mirror glass loosening twice hints at a poorly secured housing or a cracked backing plate. Neither issue compromises safety directly, but together with the coil spring corrosion they paint a picture of a car that received routine oil changes but little preventative maintenance. Budget for a full brake refresh, a rear spring replacement, and a four-wheel alignment before relying on it as a daily driver.