2014 Hyundai I20 Classic 1.2L Petrol · EX64 YJB

The 2014 Hyundai i20 Classic presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 26 May 2026 at 74,610 miles with zero defects recorded. This is the most recent test, conducted just three weeks ago, and it marks the fifth consecutive MOT pass without any advisories or failures. The absence of recurring faults across the entire history suggests consistent mechanical care and no emerging deterioration in core systems such as brakes, suspension, or structural integrity. The mileage accumulation is steady and typical for a vehicle of this age. Between the February 2022 test at 41,447 miles and the May 2026 test at 74,610 miles, the car covered approximately 33,163 miles over four years and three months, averaging around 7,600 miles per year. This is slightly above the overall lifetime average of 6,218 miles per year, indicating a modest increase in recent use. No anomalous gaps or sudden jumps appear in the record, and the annual testing pattern has been maintained without interruption. With no defects flagged across five consecutive tests, there are no recurring mechanical or structural concerns to highlight from the DVSA record. The clean history implies that consumable items such as tyres, brake discs, and wiper blades have been replaced proactively, and that suspension components, steering linkages, and exhaust emissions have remained within tolerance. The lack of corrosion-related advisories is notable for a twelve-year-old vehicle and suggests it has been kept in reasonable condition, though this cannot substitute for a physical underbody inspection. A buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas the MOT does not fully assess. Check the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing, inspect the exhaust system for early-stage corrosion, and verify that the brake calipers are not showing signs of binding despite the clean record. Examine the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, as rubber degrades over time regardless of tread depth. Given the clean MOT history, the primary risk is not a known fault but the possibility of deferred maintenance between tests, so a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains advisable.