2016 Hyundai I20 1.1L Diesel · SE65 UOT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the test in February 2026 at 105,452 miles, it failed immediately prior for multiple safety items including seat belts and tyre condition. The persistent failure of the offside front outer drive shaft constant velocity boot is concerning, as this fault has appeared in every test since at least February 2024, suggesting the previous owner neglected to replace a critical component despite multiple inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,500 miles per year. Between February 2024 at 75,876 miles and February 2025 at 90,435 miles, the car covered 14,559 miles in a single year, indicating a period of higher usage. The subsequent 15,017 miles covered over the following year shows a return to standard usage levels, which places expected wear on suspension components and braking systems. A buyer must perform a thorough inspection of the front suspension, specifically checking the nearside lower suspension arm ball joint which showed excessive wear in 2025. The recurring CV boot failure requires a physical verification for grease leakage or internal joint damage, as repeated neglect here often leads to expensive drivetrain failure. Additionally, the February 2026 failure for perished tyres and uneven wear on the nearside front indicates potential alignment issues or neglected maintenance, necessitating immediate replacement of the set of tyres and a geometry check.