2015 Hyundai I20 1.4L Petrol · RA15 GRX

The official MOT record for this 2015 Hyundai i20 presents a mixed mechanical picture. Three passes are recorded, alongside two failures that both curiously returned a clean defect entry. The most recent test on 3 July 2025 shows the vehicle passed with no advisories, immediately followed by a failure on the same date with no recorded defects. This anomaly typically indicates the failure related to a procedural issue, a retest scenario, or a tester-recorded outcome where the specific failure category is not logged on the supplied summary. The absence of any advisory notes across five tests means no wear trends in tyres, brakes, suspension components, or corrosion have been formally flagged within the DVSA data, which prevents a confident assessment of mechanical stability versus improving condition. The pattern shows a stable pass profile with two unexplained failure entries requiring direct clarification from the seller or a fresh inspection. Annual mileage of roughly 3,437 miles over an eleven-year span is notably low for the vehicle's age. The MOT history covers 2023 to 2025, providing a three-year window on a vehicle that has accumulated limited road use. Low-mileage examples of this age frequently suffer from dried seals, ageing rubber components, seized brake calipers, and deteriorated coolant or brake fluid rather than the usual wear patterns associated with higher-mileage cars. The buyer should be mindful that the MOT testing regime does not cover engine internals, fluid condition, or non-tested underbody components, all of which require separate inspection. A prospective purchaser should commission an independent pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake caliper operation, and the condition of the exhaust system beyond what is visible during an MOT. Particular attention should be paid to the brake fluid, coolant, and drive belts, given the low annual mileage, as these deteriorate with age regardless of use. The two failures recorded on 3 July 2025 and 19 July 2023 must be investigated directly with the seller or the testing garage to establish whether any rectification work was carried out. A live road test confirming smooth clutch operation, even brake feel, and absence of suspension clonks is strongly advised before committing to purchase.