2020 Hyundai I10 Premium MPI 1.0L Petrol · A27 SSH

A pattern of front brake wear culminating in a dangerous failure sits at the centre of this Hyundai i10's mechanical record. The most recent test on 6 November 2025 recorded a pass with no advisories, but the same date also carries a dangerous fail for front brake pads under 1.5 mm thick and a front brake disc seriously weakened, meaning the car was repaired and re-presented for test on the same day. Going back one year, the November 2024 test passed but issued advisories for front brake pads wearing thin and a front tyre worn close to the legal limit on its edge, while the October 2023 test was a clean pass with no defects. The trajectory therefore shows progressive deterioration at the front braking system rather than isolated wear, with the brake condition escalating from advisory warning through to a dangerous category defect over the space of two tests. With a recorded 32,958 miles spread across roughly six years of vehicle age, the average accumulation works out at about 5,493 miles per year, which is low for the age and consistent with light urban or suburban use rather than regular long-distance driving. There are no extended gaps in the testing history that would suggest the car was laid up for long periods off the road, and the mileage progression between tests appears steady. Lower annual mileage of this kind typically reduces wear on major drivetrain components and keeps corrosion exposure limited, but it also means that the braking and tyre wear observed cannot be attributed to exceptionally high use; the components flagged in the MOT history have reached their end of service life on relatively modest mileage. For a prospective buyer, the front braking system must be the primary inspection focus, even though the latest pass records no defects, because the components were replaced immediately before that pass and their underlying wear rate on this car has been clearly demonstrated. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or scraping noise from the front wheels, feel for brake pedal judder under firm application which can indicate disc run-out or uneven surface, and check for the steering pulling to one side under braking which can signal a binding caliper or uneven pad retraction. Because the tyre advisory in 2024 concerned edge wear, examine the current front tyres for uneven shoulder wear, and verify that the tracking is within specification, as consistent inner or outer edge wear on a light car like this often points to alignment drift rather than driver behaviour. Beyond the braking and tyres, the remainder of the MOT record is unblemished, with no advisories or failures relating to suspension components, corrosion, exhaust integrity, lighting, or steering play, so a standard visual check of the underside for any fresh surface rust on the subframe, brake pipes, and suspension arms is worthwhile but is not dictated by a known defect history. On the test drive, pay particular attention to any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed bumps or rough surfaces, which would indicate worn bushes or droplinks that have not yet reached advisory threshold, and feel for any vagueness or looseness in the steering that could suggest worn track rod ends. Finally, confirm the age and condition of the replacement brake discs and pads fitted after the dangerous fail, ensuring they are recognised quality components and that the caliper slides have been cleaned and re-greased, since the fact that both pads and discs wore to a dangerous state simultaneously warrants scrutiny of why they deteriorated in that manner.