2017 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · SO17 DSX

The 2017 Hyundai I20 presents a broadly stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 23 October 2025 at 97,306 miles resulting in a pass. However, the record is not without concern. The tester flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, indicating uneven wear that may point to tracking, suspension geometry, or tyre pressure issues. This is a minor consumable defect, but it warrants closer inspection of the front suspension and steering components. The mileage accumulation is consistent at roughly 10,800 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The gap between the November 2023 pass at 74,056 miles and the October 2024 test at 85,513 miles shows about 11,457 miles covered in just under 11 months. The subsequent jump to 97,306 miles by October 2025 represents roughly 11,793 miles in 12 months. There are no alarming gaps or sudden drops in recorded mileage, suggesting the car has been in regular use rather than sitting idle for extended periods. The October 2024 failure is the most significant entry in this record. The tester flagged rear brakes imbalanced across Axle 2, binding on both rear calipers, overheating signs on the offside rear disc and pads, and a lagging offside rear service brake. These faults suggest the rear braking system was poorly maintained or suffering from seized guide pins, a sticking caliper piston, or collapsed brake hoses. The fact that the car passed a year later indicates repairs were carried out, but a buyer should still inspect the rear brake discs, pads, and calipers for uneven wear or heat damage. The engine MIL being inoperative at the same test is another red flag. A malfunctioning or deliberately disabled check engine lamp could mask emissions or engine management faults. A buyer should run a diagnostic scan and check exhaust emissions carefully. The lane assist warning lamp appearing in both October 2024 tests suggests a persistent fault in the camera or radar system, likely a calibration issue or sensor fault. The windscreen replacement between the October 2023 failure and the November 2023 pass was a straightforward repair, but the excessive scratching on the passenger side sweeping into the driver's line of sight suggests the car may have been driven with worn wiper blades for some time. Overall, the record shows a vehicle that has been used consistently and generally maintained, but with notable rear brake and engine management issues that a buyer should verify have been properly resolved.