ABS light comes on sporadically for no apparent reason, but usually goes off again after a few minutes.
Front tyres wear quickly.
This is not a high performance car, but it's not meant to be. That's not to say it isn't powerful enough though.
It is completely reliable & very economical. It drives as well today as it did when I bought it 5 years ago.
The interior is a little boring, but adequate & comfortable enough for long journeys to mainland Europe from the UK.
Service items are a little more expensive than mainstream brands, but not extortionate.
Would I buy another one? Yes!
Maybe you were a little too hard on the brakes?