2009 Hyundai I20 1.4L Petrol · WR09 YTL

This 2009 Hyundai i20 passed its most recent MOT in November 2025 at 99,392 miles, but the test revealed a cluster of wear issues that deserve careful attention before purchase. The vehicle sits well below the typical mileage for its age—roughly 5,847 miles per year over 17 years—which can mask wear on components that deteriorate with time as much as use, and may indicate periods of standing. The front brake discs show a clear pattern of wear. Both nearside and offside front discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored at the November 2025 test, and the same advisory appeared at the December 2024 MOT. This recurring defect suggests the brakes are wearing faster than expected for such low annual mileage, or that brake work has not been carried out to address the underlying cause. Pitting and scoring can indicate corrosion, contamination, or poor pad contact, and whilst they have not yet reached the threshold for failure, they warrant investigation to rule out deeper mechanical problems. The steering rack is also showing signs of wear. Play in the offside steering rack inner joint appeared at the December 2024 test and persisted at the November 2025 MOT. Steering rack play is a safety concern that can affect handling and component life if left unchecked, and the fact it has been present for at least a year suggests it may have worsened or been tolerated rather than repaired. The offside rear coil spring has been recorded as corroded at both the last two MOT tests.