2012 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · OY62 VMR

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of deferred attention regarding rubber and suspension components. In the most recent test in November 2025 at 80,679 miles, the tester flagged worn front brake discs and corroded rear shock absorbers. While the car achieved a clean pass in November 2024 at 77,861 miles, the recurrence of brake-related issues suggests that components are only addressed when they approach the MOT failure threshold rather than on a preventative service schedule. At 80,679 miles, this 14-year-old Hyundai has covered a low average of approximately 5,763 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 13,000 miles recorded between the January 2022 and November 2025 tests. This low annual mileage profile often correlates with age-related degradation rather than mechanical wear, as evidenced by the persistent reports of perishing tyres and deteriorating rubber dust covers across multiple years from 2022 to 2024. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension geometry, as the nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover appeared as a recurring defect for three consecutive years starting in 2022. The corrosion noted on the offside rear coil spring in early 2024 and the corroded rear shock absorbers in 2025 indicate that the underbody is susceptible to environmental damage. Given the history of perishing and cracking tyres being ignored until legal limits, the current rubber should be checked for sidewall cracking, which is common in low-mileage vehicles that sit for extended periods.