2009 Hyundai I20 1.4L Petrol · WR09 YTH

This 2009 Hyundai i20 failed its most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 before being presented again the same day and passing. The fail was minor – a near‑side front position lamp not working – and the rest of the advisory items carried over to the pass certificate. That quick turnaround suggests the seller fixed the bulb only, leaving a long list of other issues unaddressed. The recurring mechanical pattern is clear and consistent across all three years of history. An engine oil leak, noted as not excessive, has been present since 2024. Both rear brake pipes and rear brake hose ferrules are corroding – the same advisories appear each year. There is slight free play in the steering rack, described as ‘knocking’ in 2024 and 2025. The handbrake travel has also been flagged repeatedly. These are not one‑off problems; they are ongoing maintenance gaps that the owner has chosen not to rectify. The condition trend is stable rather than worsening, but that is not reassuring.