2013 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · VE13 DWP

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 26 June 2024 at 57,705 miles, with only two minor advisories: a product on the offside headlamp lens and an insecure battery. This follows a failed test in July 2023 that was resolved before the next test, indicating the owner addressed the lighting faults promptly. The maintenance trend is stable, with no new critical failures since 2022 and no recurrence of the brake pipe corrosion or tyre wear issues that previously caused failures. The recorded mileage of 57,705 over 13 years equates to roughly 4,400 miles annually, which is low for its age and suggests limited use. There is a gap of 11 months between the 2023 and 2024 tests, but no sudden jump in mileage—51,778 to 57,705 over 11 months is consistent with normal driving. The absence of any test between 2022 and 2023 is notable, but the mileage progression remains plausible, and there is no evidence of odometer tampering or extended periods of inactivity beyond typical owner behaviour. Buyers must inspect the brake pipes thoroughly, particularly at the fixing brackets on both rear axles, as corrosion was flagged twice in 2022 and never retested after repair. The recurring tyre wear on the offside front and nearside front tyres—especially the extreme inner edge wear—points to misaligned suspension or worn bushes, which should be checked for uneven camber or damaged control arms. The battery has been insecure in every test since at least 2022; the mounting bracket or hold-down clamp may be degraded and requires physical verification. The headlamp lens contamination and prior non-functioning lamps suggest inconsistent attention to exterior lighting, so all bulbs and reflectors should be tested under load. The windscreen washer system failure in 2022 was never retested, so the pump, pipes, and nozzles may still be faulty.