2017 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · AY67 YEX

The Hyundai i10’s most recent MOT test on 2025-05-19—just over a year ago—shows a stable but curious pattern: two consecutive passes and fails at the same mileage (57,738), with no defects recorded in any of the five tests spanning 2023 to 2025. This suggests either an administrative anomaly in the testing process or a vehicle that has evaded serious mechanical failings despite its age. The absence of advisories or recurring faults implies no obvious neglect, but the repeated fails at identical mileages warrant scrutiny of whether the tester consistently overlooked critical issues or if the vehicle genuinely passed all checks. Without advisory notes or defects, there is no evidence of worsening wear in suspension, brakes, or structural components, though the lack of fails on emissions or exhaust integrity should be verified independently. The recorded mileage of 57,738 miles over nine years aligns with typical usage for this model, averaging around 6,400 miles annually. There are no large gaps or abrupt jumps in mileage between tests, which suggests consistent driving habits rather than prolonged storage or rapid depreciation. The most notable pattern is the identical mileage at two separate MOT tests in May 2025, implying either a reset or an oversight in mileage recording. While this does not inherently indicate poor maintenance, it raises a question about the accuracy of the odometer or the vehicle’s service history beyond MOT records. Given the lack of defects or advisories in the MOT history, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of suspension components—particularly rear suspension bushes and coil springs—given the vehicle’s age and mileage. The repeated fails at the same mileage in 2025 could hint at undetected binding or worn parts in the braking system, so caliper function, disc thickness, and rotor warpage should be checked. Exhaust integrity and catalytic converter efficiency, though not flagged in tests, should be visually inspected for leaks or corrosion, especially around flanges and joints. Finally, a close examination of structural panels for hidden rust—common in i10 models—is essential, particularly around wheel arches, sills, and the rear subframe, as this is rarely caught in standard MOT checks.