2012 Hyundai I20 1.4L Petrol · OY62 VMW

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 7 October 2025 at 90,128 miles, with a single advisory for a corroded offside rear brake pipe covered in grease — a sign of deferred maintenance rather than immediate failure. The overall trend is stable, as no critical defects have appeared since 2023, and the car has maintained a clean record for three consecutive tests prior to that. However, the brake pipe issue, while not a fail, indicates moisture exposure and poor underbody hygiene, suggesting the vehicle may have been exposed to damp conditions or neglected routine inspections. The recorded mileage of 90,128 over 14 years equates to an average of 6,438 miles annually, which is typical for a used city car. There are no anomalies in the mileage progression: each test shows a steady increase of roughly 4,000 to 5,000 miles per year, with no gaps exceeding the 12-month MOT window. The absence of any sudden spikes or long periods without testing implies consistent use and compliance with statutory checks, reducing the likelihood of hidden neglect. A buyer must inspect the rear brake system thoroughly, particularly the offside pipe and surrounding fittings, as corrosion combined with grease contamination points to either a leak that was poorly addressed or an environment where salt and moisture are not being cleared. The 2023 advisories on both rear tyres being worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear suggest possible alignment issues or underinflation over time — these should be checked alongside suspension components, including bushes and dampers, which may have worn unevenly. While no structural rust or major mechanical failures are recorded, the brake pipe defect and tyre wear patterns indicate a pattern of reactive rather than preventive care, so a full underbody inspection for hidden corrosion and brake line integrity is essential before purchase.