2014 Hyundai I10 Premium 1.2L Petrol · WJZ 2028

Across the five recorded tests spanning late 2021 through late 2025, this Hyundai i10 has returned a clean pass on every occasion with no advisories, failures, or defects recorded. A record of five consecutive passes with zero advisories on a 12-year-old city car is a notably clean DVSA outcome, and it indicates that the wear-related items typically scrutinised at MOT inspection, namely suspension components, brakes, tyres, exhaust integrity, and corrosion, have not reached the threshold of defect or advisory at any of these annual checks. The most recent test on 26 November 2025 concluded with a pass and no defects recorded, continuing the unbroken trend established at the four prior tests. The absence of recurring advisories on items such as coil springs, brake discs, or suspension bushes is particularly relevant on a vehicle of this age and segment, as these are the components most commonly flagged on small hatchbacks once they pass the eight-to-ten year mark. With 73,462 miles recorded over approximately 12 years of service, the vehicle has accumulated at an average of around 6,122 miles annually, which sits broadly within the typical usage envelope for an A-segment city car of this vintage. There are no extended gaps in the MOT testing record that would suggest a prolonged period off the road with associated risks of brake seizure, tyre flat-spotting, or corrosion developing on stationary underbody components. Equally, the consistency of annual testing combined with no recorded failures means mileage accumulation has been steady rather than sporadic, and there is no evidence in the DVSA history of any abrupt mileage jumps between tests that might warrant further investigation. For a 1.0 or 1.2-litre petrol city car, this kind of moderate, continuous usage is generally kinder to the engine, clutch, and cooling system than low-mileage short-trip use, as the unit reaches operating temperature regularly and does not suffer prolonged periods of condensation in the oil. For a prospective buyer, the lack of recorded advisories means there are no specific components flagged in the MOT history to target on inspection, but the age of the vehicle still warrants a measured roadworthiness check focused on items that frequently fail on Hyundai i10s of this generation once they pass a decade of service. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, particularly over the front strut tops and lower suspension arms, as the i10 is known to wear front suspension bushes and drop links earlier than some rivals. Check for any pulling to one side under braking, which can indicate binding front calipers or worn brake pads unevenly seated in the caliper bracket, and feel for vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal that would suggest warped front discs. Inspect the underside for any bubbling or flaking corrosion around the rear axle mounting area and along the sill seams, as structural corrosion advisories do begin to appear on i10s in this age bracket even when the previous tests returned clean. Beyond the suspension and brake checks, pay close attention to the cooling system and clutch operation, as these are wear items that develop with mileage rather than appearing as instantaneous MOT failures. Verify that the cooling fan cuts in promptly from a cold start, that the temperature gauge settles in its normal mid-position, and that there is no mayonnaise-like residue under the oil filler cap which would indicate head gasket concerns. When operating the clutch, ensure that take-up is not slipping under load on a hill, that the pedal feel is consistent, and that there is no rattling from the dual mass-type components when the engine is idling in neutral with the clutch engaged. Finally, examine all tyres for even wear across the tread, as uneven shoulder wear on a front-wheel-drive city car often points to worn suspension bushes or alignment issues that have not yet deteriorated to the point of an MOT advisory but could soon become relevant.