2014 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · WD14 DPE

The vehicle remains technically roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of neglected minor mechanical repairs. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 66,885 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just one week prior due to an SRS warning lamp fault. The recurring presence of a high handbrake and a damaged nearsside front track rod end ball joint dust cover across the last four annual tests suggests that the owner only addresses faults when prompted by a test failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 12 years old, the recorded mileage of 66,885 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,574 miles per year. This low usage is consistent across the records, with only 3,776 miles covered between July 2024 and July 2025. While low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, evidenced by the repeated reports of perished dust covers and cracking tyres noted back to 2022. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the nearsside front track rod end ball joint dust cover has been flagged as perished or damaged since at least 2022. The handbrake requires adjustment as it remains consistently high, indicating either stretched cables or worn shoes within the rear drum mechanism. Furthermore, the SRS warning lamp that caused the July 2025 failure must be verified to ensure the airbag deployment system is fully functional, as this is a critical safety concern. The tyres should also be checked for uneven wear and age cracking, as the history shows a pattern of inner-edge wear and perishing rubber.