2013 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · MT13 FVO

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in June 2025 at 59,309 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior. The trend shows recurring issues with the engine management indicator light, which failed tests in both 2024 and 2025, suggesting a persistent electrical or sensor fault that remains poorly resolved. The repeated failures indicate that mechanical defects are only addressed when they threaten the pass of the annual inspection. The mileage profile is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle, recording 59,309 miles which averages out to approximately 4,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent but infrequent usage, with only 3,243 miles covered between the 2023 and 2024 tests and another 3,267 miles in the following year. This low mileage often correlates with age-related degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the multiple entries for perished tyres and deteriorated suspension dust covers across the record despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension system, as the record shows a history of worn anti-roll bar ball joints and deteriorated arm ball joint covers. The tester also flagged a distorted nearside front road wheel in 2025, which could indicate a past impact that affected alignment. The braking system requires attention as the history notes thin rear pads and pitted discs in 2024, followed by worn front discs in 2025. Furthermore, the engine should be professionally diagnosed to ensure the recurring warning light failure is not masking deeper electronic faults.