2019 Hyundai IX20 1.6L Petrol · HD19 KBK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean records to emerging signs of neglect. The most recent test on 8 June 2026 at 14,790 miles introduced multiple advisories that were absent in previous years. While the car passed, the appearance of brake-related surface issues and tyre degradation indicates that the vehicle is beginning to suffer from age-related decay rather than high-mileage wear. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,113 miles per year. Between April 2022 and April 2024, the car covered only 4,373 miles, resulting in two clean MOT certificates. However, the interval between June 2025 and June 2026 saw an increase of 1,721 miles coinciding with the first recorded defects. This low usage frequency often leads to vehicles standing, which causes rubber components to perish and metal to rust from lack of mechanical cleaning. A buyer must inspect the four tyres closely, as both the nearside front and rear tyres were flagged for cracking and perishing in both 2025 and 2026. These dry-rot symptoms are typical of low-use cars that sit for extended. The 2026 test also noted worn front brake discs and pitted rear discs. The pitting on the rear rotors suggests the brakes are not being used frequently enough to prevent surface corrosion from scouring the metal. Structural attention is required regarding the nearside outer sill, which was marked damaged in the June 2025 test. This area needs a physical inspection to ensure the damage is merely cosmetic and has not progressed into structural corrosion. Given the history of defective wiper blades in 2025 and the general state of the tyres, all rubber seals and wipers should be checked for cracking due to the age of the vehicle despite the low mileage.