2020 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · MM69 WVA

The Hyundai i20 presents as a fundamentally sound example with a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 13 January 2026 at 57,295 miles. The sole advisory recorded at that most recent test was an offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge. This indicates the vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the nature of that advisory points to a minor suspension alignment or tracking issue rather than simple neglect. The overall trajectory of the record shows a vehicle that has been maintained to a passable standard, with no recurring mechanical failures or serious structural defects noted across its five-year history. The mileage accumulation is remarkably linear and consistent, painting a picture of steady, predictable use. The vehicle covered 18,654 miles by January 2023, then added approximately 8,569 miles to reach 27,223 miles by January 2024. It added a further 14,124 miles to reach 41,347 miles by January 2025, and finally 15,948 miles to reach the current 57,295 miles by January 2026. This shows a slight but not alarming increase in annual mileage in the most recent two years, moving from an average of roughly 8,500 miles per year to over 15,000 miles. This is still entirely typical for a modern supermini and suggests the car has been used primarily for longer commutes or motorway journeys, which is generally less mechanically stressful than short, stop-start urban driving. The record is complete with no significant gaps, indicating consistent annual testing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking components. The January 2024 test, both the initial failure and the subsequent pass on the same day, flagged front brake pads wearing thin and a nearside front tyre worn on its edge. This combination is a classic indicator of a binding front brake caliper or a worn suspension bush, specifically a track rod end or a lower wishbone bush, causing uneven tyre wear and increased brake effort. While the immediate failure for a low windscreen washer fluid level was trivial, it underscores a pattern of basic fluid checks being missed before the test. Inspect the inner edges of the front tyres for uneven wear and check the condition of the front brake discs for uneven scoring or hot spots. The rear suspension and underside should be checked for corrosion, as the record is clean but the car is now six years old and structural integrity must be verified beneath the surface.