2012 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · AV62 BYY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in September 2025 with 44,811 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows an improvement following a period of neglect in early 2024. While the January 2024 test revealed multiple failures requiring attention, the subsequent pass without advisories indicates that the identified mechanical and electrical issues were addressed by the previous owner. The mileage profile is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,200 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between November 2022 and January 2024, where the car covered only 7,024 miles in over fourteen months. More recently, the vehicle covered 2,101 miles between the January 2024 and September 2025 tests. This low usage suggests long periods of standing, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and the accumulation of corrosion rather than mechanical wear from distance. A buyer should focus specifically on the braking system due to recurring reports of corrosion on brake lines. The 2022 test flagged both nearside and offside front brake pipes, while the 2024 test identified a corroded offside rear pipe covered in grease. Although these were reportedly repaired, the presence of grease on brake lines often indicates an attempt to mask rust or previous leaks. A physical inspection of the entire hydraulic circuit and flare joints is necessary to ensure no further structural corrosion is developing on the chassis. The 2024 failure regarding ineffective windscreen wipers and a stop lamp suggests that basic preventative maintenance was overlooked until the MOT test forced action. Given the vehicle's low mileage and high age, the inspector should also check for seized brake calipers, perished suspension bushes, and cracking hoses which are common in cars that sit stationary for extended periods. The clean record from 2025 is encouraging, but the historical pattern warrants a closer look at age-related degradation of the underbody components.