2014 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · NG14 AAE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The recent test in October 2025 at 73,594 miles resulted in a failure followed by a pass after addressing mechanical and consumable defects. While the car passed the inspection, the recurring nature of faults such as pitted brake discs and thinning brake pads suggests that components are only replaced when they reach the point of legal failure rather than being maintained during scheduled intervals. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 6,133 miles per year. Between October 2022 at 52,002 miles and October 2025 at 73,594 miles, the car covered 21,592 miles, indicating steady low-intensity usage. This low mileage often explains the specific type of rubber-related degradation seen in the record, such as the perishing noted across multiple tests over the last four years, as tyres age and dry out regardless of remaining tread depth. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and rubber components. The tester flagged the nearside rear service brake binding and thin pads in 2025, which followed an advisory for pitted front discs back in 2024. This indicates a potential issue with caliper sticking or poor lubrication that needs to be checked to ensure even wear. Additionally, the consistent reports of cracking and perishing tyres from 2022 through 2025 suggest that the vehicle may be nearing the end of the structural life for various rubber seals, including wiper blades and suspension bushes.