2012 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · AX12 EYG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding specific components. The most recent test in July 2025 at 81,770 miles resulted in a failure due to a critical leaking nearside rear brake pipe, alongside minor failures for the windscreen washer and a position lamp. While the car passed the following day at 81,773 miles, the persistence of a deteriorating offside front outer drive shaft CV boot indicates a pattern of ignoring mechanical defects until they reach a failure threshold. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 81,773 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,841 miles. The data shows consistent usage patterns with roughly 3,000 to 4,000 miles covered per year between 2022 and 2025. However, low-mileage vehicles are often prone to rubber degradation and seal failure from sitting, which is evidenced by the recurring issues with CV boots and shock absorber leaks noted over the years. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the drivetrain and braking systems. The offside front drive shaft CV boot has appeared as a fault in at least 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, suggesting the component was never properly replaced or is suffering from rapid wear. The leak in the nearside rear brake pipe identified in 2025 requires verification to ensure no further corrosion is present elsewhere in the hydraulic lines. Additionally, the light misting on the offside rear shock absorber noted in 2023 and 2024 should be monitored for increased fluid loss, which indicates a seal beginning to fail.