2014 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · NV64 LCK

The 2014 Hyundai i20 presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 28 November 2025 at 49,901 miles resulting in a clean pass and zero defects recorded. The preceding tests in 2024, 2023, and 2022 all returned passes with no advisories or failures, indicating consistent upkeep across multiple years. There is no evidence of recurring faults, emerging mechanical degradation, or structural corrosion in the official DVSA record. The mileage pattern is notably low for a vehicle of this age. Between the November 2022 test at 47,041 miles and the November 2025 test at 49,901 miles, the vehicle covered just 2,860 miles over a three-year period, averaging roughly 953 miles per year. The annual accumulation across the full recorded history sits at approximately 4,158 miles per year, which is well below the UK average. A single retest was logged on 28 November 2024 at 48,750 miles, followed by a pass two days later on 30 November 2024 at 48,755 miles, with no defects noted on either occasion, suggesting a minor procedural or administrative retest rather than a mechanical failure. Despite the clean paper record, the extremely low recent mileage raises practical considerations for a prospective buyer. Vehicles that stand for extended periods can develop deteriorated rubber suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, flat-spotted tyres, and moisture-related corrosion in the exhaust system and brake components that a standard MOT may not immediately flag. A physical inspection should focus on the condition of all four tyres for perishing and date codes, the integrity of brake discs and pads for surface corrosion, and the exhaust system for early signs of rust-through, particularly at joints and box sections. The suspension and steering components deserve close attention given the vehicle's age, even with low recorded use. Front lower arm bushes, rear beam mounting points, and shock absorber dust covers should be checked for perishing from age-related deterioration rather than mileage wear. A short test drive over varied road surfaces will reveal any binding brakes, clunking from worn bushes, or uneven tyre wear that the MOT record has not yet captured. The overall picture is one of a well-maintained vehicle with a spotless test history, but the prolonged low-use pattern means age-related degradation, not wear, is the primary risk factor going forward.