2018 Hyundai I20 1.0L Petrol · FV18 DZJ

The vehicle currently meets the legal roadworthiness standard, but the MOT trend is deteriorating significantly over the last two years, with the most recent test failing in the September 2023 test at 52,000 miles. This indicates a failure to maintain a stable maintenance pattern, as the vehicle has not been tested recently and is showing signs of progressive wear. The first MOT on record was passed in June 2025 at 95,405 miles, but this was immediately followed by a failure in July 2023 at 65,917 miles, suggesting the vehicle has not been serviced since approximately 2021. The mileage pattern reveals a significant gap between the most recent test and the initial MOT, with the vehicle operating at approximately 11,926 miles per year. This high mileage rate, combined with the failure in the September 2023 test at 52,000 miles, suggests that the vehicle is accumulating wear on critical components without adequate replacement or upkeep. The rapid mileage accumulation implies that the vehicle has likely been driven for a substantial period, potentially exceeding 10,000 miles in the last year alone, which is a major red flag for the owner's ability to manage the vehicle's mechanical state. The recurring faults in the MOT history point to structural and mechanical risks that require immediate attention. The most recent failure in the September 2023 test at 52,000 miles involved offside rear shock absorbers and nearside front suspension arm ball joints, indicating that the vehicle has not undergone a full suspension overhaul. The earlier MOTs in 2022 and 2021 also flagged worn tyres close to the legal limit, which suggests that the vehicle has not been inspected for tyre wear in the last two years. This pattern of frequent tyre wear and suspension issues indicates that basic upkeep was likely skipped, leaving the vehicle vulnerable to catastrophic failure if the owner continues to drive it without addressing these defects.