2014 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · NX14 XNT

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 90,148 miles passed, it flagged multiple minor defects including a perished tyre and an inoperative lamp. This follows a long-term trend where the owner only addresses faults after an MOT failure. The overall condition appears stable in terms of passing tests, but the recurring failures suggest that components are often ignored until they reach critical limits. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between March 2020 and March 2021, where the car covered only 2,914 miles in over a year. However, usage has accelerated significantly recently, with 40,628 miles covered in the last two years alone. This increase in annual mileage likely correlates with the accelerated wear on rubber-based components, such as the frequent failures for tyres and windscreen wipers seen throughout the record. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system and suspension. The history shows persistent issues with brake pipe corrosion, noted in 2022 and 2023, alongside a failure for thin brake pads in 2024. The suspension has also shown a history of wear, with records flagging anti-roll bar joints, suspension arm ball joints, and wheel bearings. A physical inspection should check for excessive play in these steering components and ensure the brake lines have been properly treated to prevent further degradation. Structural integrity warrants attention due to repeated reports of underbody corrosion starting back to 2023. While described as slight, the recurring nature requires a physical check of the chassis rails and mounting points to ensure the rust has not progressed into structural decay. Given the frequent reports of uneven tyre wear on edges, the wheel alignment should also be verified to prevent premature replacement of new tyres.