2014 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · VO14 ACX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing an improving trend following a period of significant mechanical neglect. The most recent test in September 2025 at 98,897 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the previous owner finally addressed several long-standing issues. This follows a clean pass in September 2024 after the owner rectified a damaged rear tyre and a registration plate lamp that had caused an initial failure earlier that month. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 24,554 miles in early 2017 to the current 98,897 miles in 2025. While the usage is typical, the interval between 2022 and 2023 saw a jump of nearly 10,000 miles which coincided with a high volume of mechanical failures, suggesting a period of more intensive driving or deferred maintenance between test intervals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking and suspension systems, as the history reveals a recurring pattern of thin pads and pitted discs. The 2023 failure flagged a front suspension arm ball joint dust cover and worn brake components, which often indicates the beginning of more expensive component wear elsewhere. While the most recent MOT passed cleanly, the frequent flagging of brake wear across 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2023 suggests the vehicle operates on narrow margins regarding consumable life. The electrical system should also verify the supplementary restraint system, as the warning lamp was a noted fault in 2023. Given the previous issues of damaged mirrors, insecure headlamps, and failed lamps, a thorough check of the exterior trim and lighting fixtures is necessary to ensure all repairs were comprehensive. There is no evidence of structural corrosion in the records, but the consistent history of tyre wear and minor de-related faults means the buyer should expect regular replacement costs for these items.