2014 Hyundai IX20 1.6L Petrol · LL14 MHM

Eight consecutive MOT tests on this 2014 Hyundai ix20 have returned a pass with no advisories or failures recorded, beginning with its first test on 30 May 2019 and most recently on 17 June 2026. This is an unbroken record of roadworthiness across every annual examination the vehicle has undergone, with no component flagged for attention even at advisory level. Mechanically, the documented DVSA history is clean and provides no recorded indication of wear patterns, corrosion, fluid leaks, or component deterioration that would warrant a buyer concern based on test evidence alone. That said, the MOT standard is a minimum roadworthiness check rather than a comprehensive mechanical inspection, so the absence of advisories simply reflects that nothing was flagged as failing or approaching a failure threshold on the day of testing. The recorded mileage of 37,066 across twelve years equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 3,089 miles, which is notably low for the vehicle's age and indicates a usage profile dominated by short journeys or extended periods of inactivity rather than consistent daily driving. Such low mileage can reduce wear on high-cycle consumables such as clutches, brake friction material, and drivetrain components, but it also increases the likelihood of deterioration in items that degrade through age rather than use. Rubber components including suspension bushes, steering rack gaiters, drive shaft boots, and coolant hoses can perish or harden with time regardless of mileage, and brake discs can develop surface corrosion through infrequent use. A pre-purchase inspection should therefore focus on age-related degradation rather than purely mileage-driven wear, paying particular attention to the condition of these rubber and elastomeric parts. On a physical inspection, the buyer should check for uneven tyre wear which can indicate tracking or suspension geometry issues not recorded at MOT, and examine all four tyres for sidewall cracking or perishing consistent with age. The brake discs should be inspected for lipping and surface corrosion, particularly on vehicles that have seen limited regular use, and the brake pedal should feel firm and progressive on a test drive without any binding or judder under braking. Steering should respond precisely without clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over speed humps or uneven surfaces, and the vehicle should track straight without pulling to either side, which can indicate uneven brake caliper operation or alignment issues. Further checks during a test drive should include listening for any knocking from the rear suspension, particularly over undulating roads, as rear torsion beam bushes can deteriorate with age on vehicles of this type. The engine bay should be inspected for signs of oil seepage around the cam cover and sump gasket areas, coolant hoses should be checked for brittleness, and the exhaust system should be examined for corrosion at the mounting points and joints. The air conditioning system, which is often underused on low-mileage vehicles, should be tested for effective cooling, and all interior electrical functions including electric windows and central locking should be verified. Finally, a service history review is strongly advised to confirm that essential items such as cambelt replacement, coolant renewal, and brake fluid changes have been carried out at appropriate intervals, as these are time-sensitive items rather than mileage-dependent and are not assessed under the MOT test.