2015 Hyundai I20 1.4L Petrol · KB11 SAD

The 2015 Hyundai i20 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 24 October 2025 at 37,598 miles with zero defects. The two preceding tests both flagged minor issues, but neither recurred, suggesting the previous owner addressed them promptly rather than ignoring advisories. This is a positive indicator of responsible upkeep on a vehicle of this age. The mileage profile is notably low. Across roughly eleven years, the car has covered 37,598 miles, averaging approximately 3,418 miles annually. The record shows a gap between the March 2022 test at 28,658 miles and the November 2022 test at 28,890 miles, representing just 232 miles in over eight months. This points to a prolonged period of very light use or possible standing. From late 2022 onward, annual mileage increased to around 2,700 to 2,800 miles per year, a modest but more consistent pattern. The low overall mileage limits general wear on the drivetrain and suspension, yet extended periods of inactivity can cause its own problems, including deteriorated rubber components, stale fuel, and surface corrosion on brake discs. The 2023 test at 32,131 miles flagged a nearside rear service brake binding, a condition that can arise from sticking calipers, seized slide pins, or a deteriorating flexible hose acting as a one-way valve. The 2024 test at 34,850 miles recorded an offside rear tyre worn close to legal limits and worn on edge, indicating either a slow puncture, underinflation, or a toe or camber misalignment on that corner. Neither fault appeared in the October 2025 test, so the binding brake was likely freed or the caliper replaced, and the tyre was renewed. A prospective buyer should still physically inspect the rear brake calipers, slide pins, and flexible hoses for free movement, and check the rear suspension bushes and toe settings to confirm the tyre wear issue has not returned. Given the extended low-mileage period in 2022, it would be prudent to examine all rubber bushes, dust boots, and brake flexible hoses for perishing caused by age rather than mileage.