2015 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · AEY 22

The 2015 Hyundai i10 presents a stable and highly reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 17 November 2025. Despite an anomalous failed test recorded on the exact same date and mileage of 51,565 miles—likely an aborted test or administrative re-test—the vehicle passed with zero defects on that same day. The absence of any recorded advisories or failures across the entire history indicates a car that has required no significant mechanical or structural remedial work to maintain roadworthiness. This pattern suggests a diligent previous owner who kept the vehicle in sound operating condition. The recorded mileage of 51,565 miles is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging just 4,688 miles annually. The MOT history confirms this gentle usage, showing a steady, incremental accumulation of roughly 4,000 to 4,600 miles per year. Between the November 2022 test at 38,775 miles and the November 2023 test at 43,378 miles, the car covered 4,603 miles. The following year, up to the November 2024 test at 47,464 miles, it traveled 4,086 miles. The final year recorded a minimal increase of just 4,101 miles, reaching the current 51,565 miles. Such low annual mileage typically spares high-wear drivetrain components but raises the question of prolonged stationary periods. Given the lack of recurring mechanical faults in the record, a buyer's physical inspection should focus on the specific risks associated with low-mileage, older city cars rather than chronic component failure. Suspension bushes and coil springs often perish from age and lack of use rather than mileage, so checking for perishing or cracking is essential. Brake discs and calipers can suffer from surface corrosion if the car sits for extended periods, potentially leading to binding or uneven braking not captured in the recent clean test. Tyre sidewall cracking must be inspected, as the rubber ages regardless of tread depth. The exhaust system and underbody require a close look for corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has stood idle for long stretches. The MOT record proves the car meets minimum safety standards, but a thorough physical inspection will verify whether age-related deterioration has begun to set in.