2014 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · OV14 VWB

The 2014 Hyundai i20 holds a current MOT that is valid until early June 2027, having passed its most recent test on 3 June 2026 at 74,771 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a recurring pattern of minor suspension wear rather than a clean bill of health. The tester flagged slight play in the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint during both the failed and the subsequent passed test on the same date, indicating a known wear point that has been monitored rather than rectified. This is not a dangerous failure, but it confirms the car is operating with a measurable suspension fault that will need attention. The mileage progression is consistent with light-to-moderate use. Between June 2023 and June 2024 the car covered 5,863 miles, then 5,221 miles to June 2025, and 6,099 miles in the year leading to the June 2026 test. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest the car has been sitting unused or clocked. The annual average of roughly 6,200 miles is typical for a small city hatchback of this age, and the MOT record shows continuous testing without missed years, which is a positive sign of regular use and at least baseline upkeep. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension, particularly the nearside lower arm ball joint where play has been repeatedly noted. Check for uneven tyre wear on the inner edges, as the 2025 test flagged inner tread wear on both front tyres, which can point to tracking issues or worn suspension bushes. The rear axle swivel pin and bush wear noted in 2024, along with the slightly worn rear suspension component flagged in 2023, suggest the rear end has seen gradual deterioration. Inspect the rear brake pads and discs for condition, given the advisory on pad wear in 2025. The offside front position lamp fault and registration plate lamp inoperative notices are minor electrical items but worth confirming as fully resolved. Overall, the car presents as a regularly used, mechanically sound example with no serious structural or safety-critical failures. The advisories are typical for a twelve-year-old small car and point to normal wear rather than neglect. A test drive should verify the front suspension for clunking or vagueness and the rear axle for any looseness over uneven surfaces. If the ball joint play has worsened since June, budgeting for a replacement arm or joint would be prudent.