1.2 PureTech "Wet Belt" Degradation
SeriousEngineThe timing belt runs in oil and can degrade, shedding debris that blocks the oil pickup and can lead to vacuum pump failure (affecting braking assistance) and total engine failure.
Most affected: 1.2 PureTech petrol
Estimated cost: £600–£1,800Affects: 2014–2019Often appears around: 30,000–60,000 miles
Typical symptoms
- •Low oil pressure warning
- •Furry/cracked belt visible through filler cap
- •Hard brake pedal
- •Engine fault light
What to inspect before you buy
- ✓Check belt condition via oil filler cap
- ✓Verify 0W-30/0W-20 oil usage
- ✓Check recall R/2020/331 history