2011 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · LC61 UAR

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs after years of cleanliness. The most recent test in December 2025 at 33,268 miles flagged thin front brake pads on both sides and deteriorated lower bottom ball joint dust covers. This represents a progression from the December 2024 test, where only the ball joint covers were noted, indicating that wear-related components are now reaching the end of their service life despite the low mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,200 miles per year. Between December 2014 and December 2019, the car covered only 9,334 miles, resulting in several years of clean records. However, usage has increased slightly since 2020, with the vehicle covering 14,923 miles in the last five years. While the low mileage suggests minimal mechanical strain on the engine, the long intervals between uses often lead to age-related degradation of rubber components, such as seals and bushings, which fail due to time rather than friction. A buyer should inspect the front suspension specifically, as the recurring advisories for ball joint dust covers in both 2024 and 2025 suggest the rubber is cracking and will eventually lead to joint failure if not replaced. The front brake pads require immediate replacement to prevent damage to the rotors. Given the history of uneven tyre wear noted in 2020 and 2021, a professional alignment check is necessary to ensure that the low-usage pattern has not caused premature scrubbing of the new tyres.