2017 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · AF17 HGC

A pattern of recurring brake, tyre and suspension-related advisories alongside two recent dangerous wheel defects dominates the roadworthiness picture for this 2017 Hyundai i10. Across the four years of MOT history, the front brake discs have been flagged as pitted or scored at both the 2024 and 2025 tests, while a rear brake disc was also noted as worn in 2023. Tyre condition has appeared at every annual test since 2023, with front tyres recorded as worn close to the legal limit on both edges at the 2024 and 2025 inspections, and a nearside rear tyre flagged for cracking, perishing and runflat sidewall damage in 2023. Steering component wear has also surfaced, with an insecure nearside steering rack gaiter clip noted in 2023, an offside front door with slight damage in 2024, and a deteriorated rear number plate that has been repeatedly recorded. The most recent test on 2026-05-07 produced a pass with no advisories, but on the same date the vehicle also failed with two dangerous defects relating to both front road wheels being distorted to the extent the tyre could become detached, together with a major failure for the engine MIL being on and a non-functioning nearside front side lamp. That dangerous wheel distortion finding is the most serious outcome on the record and warrants direct physical inspection of both front wheels before purchase. At 55,457 miles over nine years, this i10 has averaged roughly 6,162 miles annually, which is broadly in line with typical usage for its age and means mileage alone is unlikely to be hiding dormant wear. The MOT cadence is annual and consistent with no extended off-road periods, although the simultaneous pass and fail recorded on 2026-05-07 indicates the vehicle was re-presented and rectified within the same day rather than driven away in a failed condition. The 2022 test was the last clean pass with no advisories, and from 2023 onwards the advisory list has grown in breadth, covering braking, tyres, steering, oil leaks and body condition. An oil leak, though described as not excessive, was noted in 2025 and is worth monitoring given the engine MIL illuminated at the most recent test, which suggests an unresolved engine management issue that should be investigated before the car is relied upon. Given the front brake disc advisories repeated at the last two tests, the buyer should have the discs measured for thickness and inspect the pads for remaining material, as pitted discs can accelerate pad wear and produce vibration under heavy braking. On a test drive, listen for a graunching or scraping noise from the front brakes on light application and feel for any judder through the brake pedal, particularly when slowing from higher speeds, as this would indicate the discs have worn beyond a serviceable state. The insecure steering rack gaiter clip from 2023 should be confirmed as properly secured, and the steering should be checked for any notchiness, knocking or excess play over bumps, which could indicate worn rack internals or tie rod wear. The distorted front road wheels recorded as dangerous on the most recent test must be physically inspected for cracks, buckles or impact damage, and the tyres should be examined for uneven wear patterns that could point to wheel alignment or suspension geometry issues following the distortion. The oil leak flagged in 2025 warrants a check of the engine bay and undertray for fresh oil residue, with particular attention to the valve cover gasket and sump area common to small Hyundai engines of this era. On the road, monitor the engine MIL behaviour, as the inoperative or malfunctioning indicator noted at the 2026 test should be diagnosed with a fault code reader to determine whether it relates to emissions, sensors or a more serious internal issue, and confirm the lamp now operates correctly on ignition. The rear parking brake advisory from 2025 indicating efficiency only just met suggests the mechanism may need adjustment or that the rear shoes or caliper are nearing the end of their service life, so the handbrake should be tested on an incline to confirm it holds securely without excessive travel. Finally, verify that both front side lamps and the headlamp alignment are functioning correctly, and check the windscreen wipers and washer system for full coverage and adequate fluid delivery, as these were previous failure items in 2023.