2009 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · WN59 WOB

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass on January 30 2026 at 49,622 miles. This represents an improving maintenance trend compared to the period of failure between 2023 and 2024. While the history shows several reactive repairs, the lack of defects in the most recent test indicates that the owner has addressed the outstanding mechanical and safety concerns identified in previous inspections. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 49,622 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 2,919 miles per year. The data shows consistent but low-intensity usage, with 3,723 miles covered between January 2025 and January 2026, and 2,978 miles between February 2024 and January 2025. This low mileage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear, which aligns with the specific issues noted in the record. A buyer must verify the supplementary restraint system personally, as the warning lamp caused failures in both October 2023 and February 2024. Although the car now passes, the history of an airbag fault requires a diagnostic check to ensure the fault was genuinely rectified. Additionally, the record of perishing and cracking front tyres in early 2024 suggests the rubber may have suffered from dry rot due to age, so a physical inspection for sidewall cracking is necessary despite sufficient tread depth. The braking system history shows a pattern of deferred maintenance, with thin front pads noted in October 2023 and thin rear pads flagged in January 2025. This suggests the owner only replaces components when they approach failure. Given the low mileage and high age, the inspector should also check for corrosion on brake discs and seized calipers, as these are common failure points on vehicles that sit stationary or are used infrequently.