2015 Hyundai I20 1.4L Petrol · FM64 RYC

The 2015 Hyundai i20 maintains a stable mechanical condition, though its maintenance trend reveals persistent minor oversights rather than serious deterioration. The March 2026 test at 53,095 miles flagged nearside rear brake pads wearing thin and an offside rear tyre punctured by a nail. A recurring fault for the nearside registration plate lamp spans multiple tests, indicating a persistent wiring or bulb failure that previous owners neglected to rectify properly. The horn fault recorded in March 2025 was evidently fixed before the retest, but the lamp issue persists, pointing to a superficial approach to minor electrical rectification. Accumulating just 53,095 miles over eleven years equates to an annual average of roughly 4,827 miles, confirming exceptionally light usage. The mileage progression is consistent rather than erratic; the odometer advanced by approximately 4,400 to 4,600 miles annually between the February 2023 test at 39,602 miles and the March 2026 test at 53,095 miles. Such low annual mileage typically limits mechanical wear on drivetrain components and suspension bushes, yet it raises the possibility of long periods standing, which can cause corrosion on brake discs and sticking calipers if the vehicle is not exercised regularly. A prospective buyer should inspect the nearside rear lighting circuit, as the persistent registration plate lamp fault suggests a poor earth or damaged wiring rather than a simple blown bulb. The nearside rear brake pads flagged as wearing thin in March 2026 will require imminent replacement, and a close examination of the rear brake discs and calipers is advisable to rule out scoring or binding from prolonged standing. The nail in the offside rear tyre represents an immediate failure risk if the puncture is in the sidewall, necessitating tyre replacement rather than a repair. Check the structural integrity of the underside for corrosion, particularly on the exhaust system and suspension mounts, as low-mileage vehicles sometimes suffer from moisture-related rust despite the lack of road salt exposure from high mileage.