2011 Hyundai I20 Comfort 1.2L Petrol · IFZ 8002

The most recent MOT, carried out on 6 March 2026, was passed with no recorded defects, and the preceding three successful tests in 2025, 2024 and 2023 also show a clean record. The solitary failure on 1 April 2025 did not list any faults, suggesting an administrative or paperwork issue rather than a mechanical problem. Overall the MOT trend is stable, indicating that the vehicle has been kept in a condition that meets the statutory safety and emissions standards and there is no evidence of a deteriorating maintenance pattern. At 100,974 miles on a 2011 model the average annual mileage works out to roughly 6,700 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the normal usage envelope for a fifteen‑year‑old family hatchback. There are no obvious periods of unusually high mileage accumulation that would point to severe wear on major components, nor are there long gaps that might hint at prolonged storage and associated ageing of seals and fluids. The mileage therefore supports a picture of moderate, consistent use rather than aggressive or neglected operation. For a prospective buyer the primary physical checks should focus on age‑related wear rather than mileage‑driven failure. Inspect all four tyres for tread depth, sidewall cracking or perishing, and verify that wear is even across the tread width, which can reveal mis‑alignment or worn suspension bushings. Examine the front and rear suspension for any looseness in the control arm bushes, ball joints and coil springs, listening for clunks when the wheels are rocked or when the car is driven over bumps. The braking system deserves particular attention: check that the brake discs are free of excessive surface rust, scoring or glazing, and confirm that the pads have sufficient remaining thickness; feel for any pulsation or shudder under moderate braking, which can indicate warped discs or uneven pad wear. Given the vehicle’s age, time‑based maintenance items should be verified regardless of the clean MOT history. Test the 12‑volt battery for voltage and cranking performance, as batteries over fifteen years often suffer from sulfation even if they have been kept charged. Inspect the engine bay for any signs of fluid leakage – oil, coolant, brake fluid or power‑steering fluid – and consider a full fluid change if service records are missing or the last change predates the 2025 MOT. Look for corrosion on the under‑carriage, wheel arches and exhaust system, especially around mounting points that may have been exposed to standing water. Finally, request the service book and any receipts to confirm that major services such as timing‑belt or chain replacement (if applicable), spark‑plug change and major filter replacements have been performed at the recommended intervals. These checks will give a clear indication of whether the car’s mechanical condition aligns with its apparent roadworthiness as reflected in the MOT records.