2016 Hyundai I20 1.0L Petrol · NG65 ETA

The Hyundai i20 passed its most recent MOT on 08 August 2025 at 67,060 miles, but the record for that date reveals a failed test immediately prior on the same day, indicating the car required prompt rectification before being deemed roadworthy. The maintenance trend is currently stable but shows a notable shift from the clean bills of health recorded in 2023 and 2024. During the initial failure, the tester flagged binding and fluctuating rear service brakes, a parking brake falling below minimum efficiency requirements, and rear brake imbalance across Axle 2. While these braking defects were rectified for the subsequent pass, the tester still identified a worn nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush and an offside front inner tyre worn close to the legal limit, both carried over as advisories. These lingering items suggest a pattern of deferred minor maintenance rather than a serious structural decline, though the sudden emergence of multiple braking faults after two years of clean tests warrants closer scrutiny. The vehicle has covered 67,060 miles over roughly ten years, averaging approximately 6,706 miles per year, which is typical for its age and suggests consistent rather than excessive use. Mileage progression is steady, jumping from 49,371 miles in August 2023 to 57,308 miles in August 2024, an increase of 7,937 miles in twelve months, before reaching 67,060 miles by August 2025, a further gain of 9,752 miles. This acceleration in annual mileage indicates the car has seen heavier recent use, which aligns with the increased wear and braking issues flagged in the latest test cycle. There are no alarming gaps in the MOT record that would suggest long periods of unregistered use or neglect. A buyer inspecting this i20 in person should pay particular attention to the rear braking system, given the repeated history of binding, fluctuating, and imbalanced rear service brakes across multiple test dates. The condition of the rear brake discs, calipers, and parking brake mechanism should be assessed for uneven wear or sticking components. The nearside front suspension arm bush, flagged as worn in the most recent test, should be checked for play, as deterioration here can affect steering precision and tyre wear. The recurring advisory concerning inner edge wear on the front tyres, appearing in both 2023 and 2025, points to possible tracking or suspension geometry issues that have not been permanently resolved. Finally, while no structural corrosion or exhaust defects appear in the record, a thorough underbody inspection remains prudent given the car's age and the sudden concentration of mechanical faults emerging after a previously clean history.