2018 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · LX68 SYF

Age-related rubber degradation is the defining theme of this 2018 Hyundai i20's test history, with tyre cracking and perishing flagged on all four corners as far back as January 2022 and persisting on both rear tyres through to the most recent pass on 3 January 2026. The overall trend is stable rather than worsening: the car has passed every annual test except a single failure on 27 January 2025 for an offside front wiper that did not clear the screen effectively, a minor defect that was evidently rectified the same day as the retest passed. The brake system has been a recurring advisory area, with front pads wearing thin in 2024 followed by both front discs recorded as worn, though not excessively, in 2025 and cleared from the 2026 record, suggesting the front braking components were attended to between tests. Recorded mileage stands at 32,298 miles, an average of roughly 4,000 miles per year, which is low for an eight-year-old car. The test dates show consistent annual presentation each January, with one earlier test in August 2021, and no gaps suggesting extended off-road periods. However, the repeated cracking and perishing advisories on tyres across multiple years are consistent with a vehicle that covers modest distances, since tyres on lightly used cars often age out through sidewall deterioration before the tread wears down. Low annual mileage also means the recorded brake wear has accumulated slowly, which aligns with the gradual progression from pad advisories to disc advisories across 2024 and 2025. A prospective buyer should inspect all four tyres closely, particularly the rears, which have carried perishing advisories for at least two consecutive tests. Check sidewalls and tread grooves for visible cracking, and budget for replacement of the rear pair at minimum, since advisories of this nature typically worsen rather than resolve. Confirm the age of the tyres fitted, as the same set may have been in place for several years given the low mileage. On a test drive, focus on the front braking system: listen for grinding or squealing under moderate braking and feel for judder through the pedal or steering wheel, which would indicate disc wear or warping beyond what the advisories captured. Verify the wipers clear the screen cleanly across their full sweep, given the 2025 failure. Finally, although no suspension or corrosion defects appear anywhere in the record, a slow-speed drive over uneven surfaces to check for knocks or rattles remains worthwhile, as the 2023 test was entirely clean and the car has no recorded structural or steering concerns.