2009 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · MT09 NCE

The most recent MOT (22 December 2025) was a PASS , but it recorded two notable items: slight play in the front top engine mounts and a nearside rear brake pipe that is corroded and covered in grease. Both are early‑stage issues that can develop into more serious problems if left unchecked. A clear pattern emerges from the last four years of MOT data. The brake system is the recurring weak spot: front discs are repeatedly described as “worn, pitted or scored” and pads are “wearing thin” in every MOT from 2023 to 2025. In 2023 the car also failed the test because the parking‑brake efficiency was below 50 %, although that specific defect does not appear in later reports. The nearside rear brake pipe corrosion noted in 2025 adds a further corrosion‑related risk to the braking circuit. Suspension wear is also evident. The off‑side front suspension arm ball‑joint shows “slight play” in three consecutive MOTs (2023, 2024, 2025). While the wording suggests the play is minor, it indicates the joint is approaching the limit of its service life and could lead to uneven tyre wear or handling issues if it deteriorates further. Other minor defects – a cut on the nearside front tyre, light oil mist from the off‑side rear shock absorber, an oil leak from the gearbox, and discoloured front side repeaters – have appeared but have not escalated to failures.