2011 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · GL11 BWZ

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by reactive rather than proactive care. While the Hyundai technically passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 105,194 miles, it failed earlier that same day due to an ABS fault and lighting issues. The persistence of defects like the defective parking brake lever and pitted rear discs across multiple tests suggests that the owner only addresses the minimum requirements necessary to secure an MOT certificate rather than rectifying underlying mechanical degradation. At 105,194 miles over 15 years, the car has averaged approximately 7,000 miles per year, which is consistent with low-intensity urban use. However, the mileage data shows a significant jump of over 9,000 miles between April 2023 and July 2024, followed by another 3,000 miles in the following year. This pattern of intermittent or short-distance driving often leads to accelerated aging of rubber components, as evidenced by the perishing rear tyres noted in the 2024 records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension components. The record flags recurring binding rear brakes in July 2024 and pitted, scored discs in July 2025, indicating likely caliper seizure or a lack of fluid maintenance. The ABS fault reported in the 2025 failure requires a diagnostic scan to ensure a sensor or control module is not nearing total failure. Furthermore, the distorted nearside rear inner road wheel from 2024 indicates a previous significant impact that may have compromised the alignment or structural integrity of the wheel assembly, necessitating a professional check for uneven wear.