2010 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · MA60 GKE

This 2010 Hyundai i20 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 13 May 2026 at 88,962 miles returning a completely clean pass with zero defects. That is a significant improvement over the 2025 test on 7 April, which flagged damaged coil spring mountings on both the nearside front lower and offside front upper positions. The fact that those suspension defects do not reappear in the 2026 record suggests they were repaired or replaced, indicating the previous owner addressed a known structural weakness rather than ignoring it. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of gentle use. Across the five-year MOT history from May 2022 at 75,896 miles through May 2026 at 88,962 miles, the car covered roughly 13,066 miles in four years, averaging approximately 3,266 miles per year during that window. That is even lower than the overall lifetime average of around 5,560 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps between test dates, and the annual spacing of MOT entries is regular, suggesting the car was used consistently for short local journeys rather than sitting idle for extended periods. The two areas worth inspecting in person are the front suspension and the rear tyre wear pattern. The 2025 advisories on the coil spring mountings, while repaired, point to a car that has likely spent time on rough surfaces or speed bumps at speed. A buyer should physically check the front strut tops, lower arms, and anti-roll bar links for play or deterioration, and verify that the coil springs themselves are free from corrosion or cracking. The 2023 advisory on both rear tyres wearing on their edges suggests possible rear wheel misalignment or worn rear suspension bushes, which should be checked even though no defect was formally recorded in subsequent tests. Overall, this is a well-maintained example with a clean recent MOT and evidence that faults were acted upon rather than left to worsen. The low mileage supports reduced drivetrain and brake wear, but the suspension history means a focused underbody and wheel alignment inspection is the sensible next step before purchase.