2020 Hyundai I20 Premium Mhev T-GDI 1.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · FP70 EFY

A largely clean DVSA record defines the mechanical profile of this 2020 Hyundai i20, with three passes and just one failure across four tests. The single failure, recorded on 22 January 2025, was driven by a front wiper issue that prevented effective clearing of the windscreen, which is a relatively straightforward component concern rather than an indication of deeper structural or drivetrain deterioration. Two advisories accompanied that failure, both relating to front tyres worn close to the legal limit on their edges, with the nearside at 2mm and the offside at 2.5mm, suggesting uneven wear across the front axle. The most recent test on 17 January 2026 returned a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded, which represents an improvement on the 2025 outcome and indicates the previously flagged items appear to have been resolved prior to retest. With 36,404 miles recorded over approximately six years, the vehicle has averaged around 6,067 miles annually, placing it broadly in line with typical usage for its age and segment. There is a noticeable gap in the testing record between October 2023 and January 2025, which likely reflects the vehicle being first registered toward the end of 2020 and therefore not requiring an MOT until its third anniversary, though this is worth noting as the bulk of the mileage accumulation between tests cannot be verified through DVSA records alone. The annual rate remains moderate, meaning consumable wear on brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension components should be consistent with this level of use rather than accelerated, and there is no evidence of an unusually high or rapid mileage progression that would suggest heavy motorway or commercial use. For a prospective buyer, the most relevant area to examine physically is the front suspension and steering geometry, given the edge wear recorded on both front tyres in early 2025. Uneven shoulder wear of this nature is commonly associated with incorrect wheel alignment, worn suspension bushes, or fatigued coil springs, and a test drive over uneven surfaces should be used to listen for any knocking or clonking from the front end, particularly when traversing speed bumps or potholes. Steering should be checked for any pulling to one side or vibration through the wheel under braking, and the tyres themselves should be inspected for matching brand, size, and tread depth across both front corners, as replacing tyres without correcting the underlying cause typically results in the same wear pattern reappearing. The braking system, whilst not flagged in any advisory across the recorded tests, warrants a physical check of disc condition and pad material given the moderate mileage, as the i20 MHEV will have experienced some regenerative braking contribution that may have led to rear brake corrosion from infrequent use. The wiper linkage that caused the 2025 failure should also be examined during a walkaround to confirm both arms make firm contact across the full sweep of the screen and that the wiper blades themselves are not perished. Finally, given the absence of any corrosion advisories or structural concerns across all four tests, the bodywork and underside should be inspected for any localised rust around the wheel arches, sills, and rear axle area to confirm the clean record continues to reflect the vehicle's physical condition.