2009 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · MT59 ACJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding the braking and exhaust systems. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 149,205 miles passed, the vehicle failed immediately prior due to a blown position lamp and persistent corrosion on both rear brake pipes. The corrosion on the brake pipes has been a recurring advisory since at least January 2023, indicating that while the components remained functional, the owner has not proactively addressed the underlying degradation until it reached a failure threshold. At 149,205 miles over 17 years, the car has averaged approximately 8,777 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with roughly 3,700 miles driven between the April 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 3,208 miles between April 2025 and April 2026. This regular use suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of stagnation which often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and brake seals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear braking system. The record shows a history of pitted and scored discs alongside a binding offside front caliper noted in April 2025. The recurring corrosion on the rear brake pipes, which was previously covered in grease, suggests an attempt to mask rust rather than replace the thinning metal-work lines. Additionally, the minor exhaust leak that has persisted from 2023 through 2025 should be checked for structural integrity of the exhaust manifold and catalytic converter to ensure it is not progressing into a more significant failure.