2009 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · KM09 UDY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning lack of proactive mechanical care. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 105,560 miles passed, the car initially failed due to a supplementary restraint system warning lamp alongside multiple suspension and tyre issues. The fact that the SRS warning lamp was present during the failure suggests the owner only addressed critical safety electronics after being forced to by the MOT tester, indicating a reactive rather than preventative approach to vehicle upkeep. At 17 years old, the recorded 105,560 miles represent an average usage of approximately 6,200 miles per year, which is consistent with low-intensity commuting. The mileage accumulation is steady, with increments of roughly 2,300 to 3,000 miles between the annual tests from 2022 to 2025. However, the low mileage has not prevented the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the recurring failures of dust covers and perished tyres across several different years. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The offside front suspension arm ball joint and the upper anti-roll bar linkage dust covers have been flagged as severely deteriorated in every single test from 2022 through 2025. This persistent issue suggests the previous owner ignored minor rubber wear until it reached the point of catastrophic component failure. The inspector should also check for play in the ball joints and verify the integrity of the remaining suspension bushes. The history also highlights a pattern of neglecting consumables, with cracking tyres noted in 2023 and a nearside front tyre reaching the legal limit in 2025. Given the previous SRS warning lamp failure, it is vital to confirm the airbag warning light is now extinguished and that the fault has been properly rectified. The age of the vehicle also necessitates a close look at the chassis for structural corrosion, as the MOT record does not provide specific data on the state of the rust or the underbody.