2009 Hyundai I20 1.4L Petrol · WN59 OCW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While it passed its latest test in September 2025 at 64,145 miles, this followed a failure on the same day involving corroded rear shock absorbers and play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage. The persistence of the rear shock absorber corrosion across 2024 and 2025 indicates that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they directly threaten an MOT pass. The mileage profile is notably low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,773 miles per year. Between October 2023 (53,113 miles) and October 2024 (59,108 miles), the car covered 5,995 miles. This low usage suggests infrequent road miles which often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and seals despite low mechanical wear. Intervals between tests remain consistent, showing a regular testing schedule, though the low mileage does not mask the emerging issues in the hardware. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The 2023 record flagged multiple issues including worn Macpherson strut pins, deteriorated ball joint dust covers, and binding rear service brakes. Although these were supposedly addressed, the recurring nature of suspension-related play and binding suggests a potential for seized calipers or perished bushings due to low use. The corrosion on the rear shock absorbers should also be checked for structural integrity to ensure rust has not compromised the mounting points on the rear chassis.