2016 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · SM16 EXJ

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate, having passed its most recent test on 23 July 2026 at 40,056 miles with no defects recorded. That clean result, captured just over two weeks ago, is reassuring. However, the wider record shows a maintenance pattern that has fluctuated between clean annual passes and clusters of tyre-related failings. The January 2026 failure was the most significant event, citing a cracked fuel cap seal, a nearside rear tyre with a structural tear, an offside front tyre at the legal limit, and an illuminated TPMS warning. The test from January 2025 had already flagged perishing on three tyres and a nail embedded in the nearside rear. The progression from those failures to a completely clean pass suggests recent rectification, but the recurring tyre neglect across multiple years remains the dominant theme. The recorded mileage of 40,056 miles equates to roughly 4,000 miles per year, which is genuinely low for a ten-year-old car. Annual testing has been consistent, with no gaps in MOT coverage. The largest single-year accumulation occurred between January 2023 at 20,585 miles and February 2024 at 29,556 miles, a rise of nearly 9,000 miles in one year. That spike is not extreme, but it shows usage has been uneven rather than steady. Low overall mileage with periods of light use can age rubber components and promote surface corrosion on brake discs, so the car needs physical inspection rather than relying on the low figure alone. A prospective buyer should examine the tyres first, as the history contains three separate tyre-related advisories or failures, including tread below the 1.6mm legal minimum, structural tearing, and perishing. The previous keeper appears to have replaced tyres reactively rather than proactively. The cracked fuel cap seal is minor, but it points towards general ageing of rubber components, so check suspension bushes and door seals in person. The TPMS warning light logged in January 2026 should be confirmed as functioning correctly now. None of the records mention structural corrosion, suspension component failure, or brake mechanical defects, which is positive. The rear exhaust heat shield insecurity from February 2024 was not repeated. The car's principal risks are consumable-related, so verify current tyre depth, listen for suspension knocks, and check coolant level during a physical inspection.