2010 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · AV60 VOG

A 2010 Hyundai i10 carrying 83,992 miles presents an MOT record that is broadly positive but not without blemish, with two failures recorded across an eight-test history and only a handful of advisories to its name. The most recent test on 8 January 2026 was a pass, though it flagged a minor defect on the rear wiper blade, which is a trivial replacement item rather than a mechanical concern. Looking back through the record, the only outright failures were a windscreen washer issue in January 2025 and, more significantly, an offside front seat belt presenting as a presenter item on a failed test in November 2022, though the same vehicle passed with no defects just two days later on the same date, suggesting a rectification rather than a chronic structural safety concern. The advisory items are sparse and mild, comprising only tyre perishing warnings from January 2021 and the noted obstruction of driver's view in late 2022, which does not indicate a pattern of deteriorating roadworthiness but rather the typical light wear expected on a city car of this vintage. With 83,992 miles accumulated across roughly sixteen years on the road, this i10 has averaged approximately 5,250 miles annually, a figure that sits well below the national average and reflects a usage profile dominated by short urban journeys or extended periods of standing. The MOT testing history confirms this pattern of intermittent use, with recorded tests in 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, and 2026, leaving a conspicuous gap between January 2024 and January 2025 where no test appears, which could indicate a period off the road. Mechanically, lower annual mileage in a vehicle of this age generally means reduced wear on major drivetrain and brake components, but it can also allow issues such as seized brake calipers, deteriorated rubber bushes, and dried suspension seals to develop where a higher-mileage car would have kept these parts in regular operation. Given the advisory for tyre cracking and perishing from the 2021 test, a prospective buyer should carefully inspect all four tyres for signs of sidewall cracking, particularly on vehicles that have stood for prolonged periods, as rubber compounds deteriorate with age regardless of tread depth. On a test drive, pay particular attention to the behaviour of the front suspension, listening for clonks or knocks from the offside area over uneven surfaces, and check for uneven tyre wear which can indicate worn bushes or droplinks. The 2022 seat belt failure, although resolved, warrants a manual check of the offside front belt for smooth retraction and full latching, ensuring there is no fraying or stiffness in the mechanism. Finally, although the record contains no advisories relating to corrosion, brake pipes, or exhaust condition, the age of the vehicle means these areas merit hands-on inspection. With low annual mileage, the brake discs may have developed a corrosion lip on their edges, and the handbrake mechanism may have seized from infrequent use, both of which can usually be identified by a firm pull on the handbrake lever during a stationary test and a check for any binding or juddering under braking. The wiper linkage and rear wiper motor, given the recent advisory, should be operated to confirm consistent sweep and park position. Overall, the mechanical history suggests a vehicle that has not been heavily worked but requires a buyer attentive to the typical age-related and low-use deterioration points outlined above.