2016 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · HT65 DOA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive wear-related repairs. While the most recent test in May 2026 at 72,985 miles passed, it introduced multiple advisories regarding the rear braking system and wheel integrity. The presence of a pitted offside rear inner brake disc and a distorted nearside rear road wheel indicates that components are now reaching the end of their functional life rather than having been subjected to proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year over its ten-year life. There is a notable gap in usage between January 2024 at 65,244 miles and January 2025 at 66,152 miles, where the car covered fewer than 900 miles in a year. This period of low activity likely explains the January 2025 advisory regarding de-lam perishing and cracking on three different tyres, as rubber compounds often degrade due to age and lack of movement rather than simple tread wear. A prospective buyer must inspect the rear braking system specifically, as the imbalance noted in the 2025 failure has evolved into physical surface damage on the disc by May 2026. The distorted nearside rear wheel also requires checking for lateral run or uneven wear, as structural distortion often results from significant impact. Given the history of tyre perishing, a thorough inspection of the sidewalls on all tyres is essential to ensure the rubber has not become brittle despite the low recorded mileage.