2013 Hyundai IX20 1.6L Diesel · YX13 RXV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its last test in July 2023 at 40,632 miles, the immediate failure on that same day highlighted significant safety issues including parking brake inefficiency and excessive track rod end play. The record shows that mechanical components are allowed to reach points of failure before receiving attention, suggesting that the previous owner only addresses faults once they result in an MOT failure. At 13 years old, the recorded mileage of 40,632 miles represents an average of approximately 3,100 miles per year. This low usage often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber and metal components, which is clearly evident in the data. Between August 2021 (31,657 miles) and July 2022 (36,445 miles), the car covered only 4,788 miles, yet it suffered from severe brake wear and corroded hoses. The lack of frequent use likely contributes to the corrosion and oil leaks noted during inspections. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The 2022 and 2023 records repeatedly flagged corrosion on brake hoses and ferrules, alongside general corrosion on the front and rear suspension components. Particular attention should be paid to the integrity of the rear shock absorber bodies, which were marked as corroded in the latest test. Additionally, the transmission oil leak noted in July 2023 requires monitoring to ensure it remains stable and is not expanding, despite the tester labeling it not excessive at the time.