2011 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · EX61 YHC

The 2011 Hyundai I20 presents a stable and largely reassuring maintenance trend through its MOT history, with the most recent test on 7 October 2024 at 56,337 miles resulting in a pass. The record shows four consecutive clean passes from September 2020 through September 2023, with only minor, non-repeating advisories. The 2024 test introduces a notable shift, as the tester flagged both front tyres as heavily split, cracked, and perished, specifically 185/60/15 Hankook fitments. This is a new defect category not seen in prior years, suggesting either a period of prolonged stationary storage or a lapse in pre-test preparation. The trend is therefore stable in mechanical terms but shows a recent consumable wear issue that warrants attention. The mileage pattern reinforces the low-use profile. Between 2020 and 2024, the car accumulated roughly 12,935 miles over four years, averaging approximately 3,234 miles annually, with a slightly higher rate of 2,713 miles in the final twelve months leading to the October 2024 test. The progression from 43,402 miles in September 2020 to 56,337 miles in October 2024 is steady and linear, with no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps. This is consistent with light, regular use rather than long periods of inactivity, though the perished front tyres suggest the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods between drives, allowing ozone and UV degradation to compromise the rubber compound. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the condition of the tyres and the underlying causes of their deterioration. The heavily split and perished front tyres indicate age-related rubber degradation rather than simple wear, meaning the remaining tyres, particularly the rears of the same age and brand, should be closely examined for similar cracking along the sidewalls and tread blocks. Beyond tyres, the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers deserve thorough inspection, as low-mileage vehicles that stand for long periods can develop seized or perished rubber components without the regular flexing that keeps them supple. The braking system, including calipers, discs, and handbrake linkage, should be checked for corrosion and binding, since infrequent use often leads to surface rust accumulation and sticking components. The windscreen wiper blade defect noted in 2020 and the child seat interference with the rear belt inspection were minor and have not recurred, so they carry low weight in the overall assessment. No structural corrosion, exhaust emissions failures, or steering and suspension defects have ever appeared in the record, which is a positive indicator for a fifteen-year-old supermini. The core mechanical health appears sound based on DVSA data, but the front tyre condition flagged in 2024 is the single red flag that a pre-purchase inspection must address, along with a general assessment of rubber components and brake function given the vehicle's usage pattern.