2010 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · EK10 XER

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of worsening mechanical and structural condition. While it passed its most recent test in January 2026 at 89,773 miles, the tester identified a critical failure regarding excessive play in the offside front steering rack inner joint. This is a significant safety risk that was previously noted in December 2024. The persistence of a binding offside rear brake in the latest record indicates that previous repairs or adjustments to the braking system were either insufficient or not performed at all. At 89,773 miles, this sixteen-year-old Hyundai shows relatively low annual mileage, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. However, the data reveals a period of rapid activity between September 2023 and January 2024, where the vehicle covered nearly 9,000 miles in just four months. This spike in usage coincides with a series of serious MOT failures, including structural corrosion and engine-related faults, suggesting that the low overall mileage may be masked by periods of neglect or sudden degradation of age-related components. A buyer must conduct a rigorous inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the nearside rear suspension mounting area. The December 2024 failure flagged excessive corrosion significantly reducing the structural strength of the outer sill, which is a terminal issue if not properly welded out. The braking system also requires urgent attention due to recurring reports of corroded pipes, pitted discs, and binding calipers. The steering rack inner joint must be verified for replacement, as the reported play is severe enough to risk total component separation.