2010 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · YR10 GKD

The most recent MOT (19 March 2026, 81,541 miles) was a pass, but with two advisories: a non-functioning central stop lamp and slight play in the nearside front outer track rod end ball joint. Neither is a failure, but both indicate wear that needs monitoring. The recurring issue across multiple MOTs is brake pipe corrosion—present in every test since March 2023, affecting both sides front and rear. This suggests either poor underbody protection, exposure to salt or moisture, or past repairs that left pipes vulnerable. Corroded brake pipes are a serious safety risk and will eventually need replacement. Steering and suspension concerns have also persisted: play in the nearside front steering rack inner joint (2025), slight play in the track rod end (2026), and worn suspension arm pin/bush (2025–2026). These point to cumulative wear in the front-end geometry and could affect handling and tyre wear. Brake performance has fluctuated: in March 2025, brakes were merely “fluctuating”, but by March 2025 (21st), they were “excessively fluctuating” — a fail. That same test also showed binding rear brakes and a parking brake with excessive lever travel. While the March 2026 MOT didn’t list brake faults, the prior pattern suggests the braking system remains a concern.