2020 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · EX70 ORF

The Hyundai i20 presents a stable maintenance trend, passing its most recent MOT on 02/09/2025 at 60,599 miles with no outright failures. The tester issued four advisories, all relating to brake wear and a perishing rear tyre, indicating the vehicle is in fair mechanical condition but approaching a routine brake service. No structural corrosion, suspension defects, or emissions failures have been flagged, which is encouraging for a six-year-old supermini. The mileage progression is steady and consistent with light-to-average daily use. The car covered 6,008 miles between the September 2023 test at 41,094 miles and the August 2024 test at 47,102 miles, then added 13,497 miles in the following twelve months leading to the September 2025 test at 60,599 miles. This suggests a recent increase in usage, possibly longer commutes or sustained motorway driving, which accelerates wear on consumable components like brake pads and tyres. The recurring advisories from the latest test point directly to the braking system. Front and rear brake discs were flagged as worn but not excessively, while front and rear pads were noted as wearing thin. This combination indicates the braking assembly is nearing the end of its serviceable life and a buyer should budget for replacement discs and pads in the near term. The offside rear tyre advisory for cracking or perishing is a minor age-related concern, though it warrants close inspection for deeper sidewall damage. Beyond the advisories, a physical inspection should focus on the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, which can deteriorate on a vehicle now exceeding 60,000 miles. Check the underside for any signs of corrosion on subframes or suspension mounting points, particularly if the car has spent time in areas with road salt use. The windscreen advisory from September 2023 at 41,094 miles was minor, but verify the chip or crack has not spread beyond the driver's line of sight. Overall, the records show a mechanically sound car with no serious defects, only predictable wear items requiring attention.