HYUNDAI I102016 · 1.2L Petrol

The Hyundai i10 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 9 February 2026 at 27,037 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Every annual examination from February 2022 through to February 2026 resulted in a clean pass, indicating the vehicle has not exhibited worsening mechanical or structural faults over the four-year observation window. The absence of advisories across these tests suggests consistent upkeep by prior keepers. Mileage accumulation aligns with light use for a ten-year-old car. The record shows 18,219 miles at the 4 February 2022 test, rising to 19,997 miles on 3 February 2023, 22,345 miles on 5 February 2024, 24,940 miles on 21 February 2025, and 27,037 miles on 9 February 2026. That equates to roughly 2,700 miles added each year, with no gaps exceeding twelve months between tests. Such low annual coverage implies the car spent extended periods stationary, a pattern that often correlates with gentle driving but can mask deterioration in rubber components and brake function. Buyers should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished MOT history. Long idle spells risk perished suspension bushes, flat-spotted tyres, and superficial corrosion on brake discs or underbody mounts even when the tester recorded no faults. The tester never flagged binding calipers or exhaust emissions issues, yet standing vehicles commonly develop seizing handbrake mechanisms and degraded fluid levels unseen in a brief annual check. Focus scrutiny on structural integrity around sills and subframes for rust, examine brake discs for pitting, and verify tyre sidewalls for cracking from age rather than wear. The clean record implies previous owners adhered to scheduled testing, but low mileage does not exempt the i10 from consumable ageing. A pre-purchase appraisal by a qualified technician remains prudent.