2016 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · BV16 NFT

The 2016 Hyundai I10 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 20 October 2025 at 24,690 miles. The sole advisory recorded in that most recent test was for an Offside Front Outer Brake pad wearing thin, a routine consumable wear item. This is a significant improvement over the preceding years, which saw multiple advisories and a failure. The record indicates a vehicle that has been kept in good mechanical order, with no recurring serious defects. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,469 miles per year. The record shows a notable gap between the February 2023 test at 16,804 miles and the February 2024 test at 19,823 miles, representing a period of about 3,019 miles in twelve months. The subsequent year, from February 2024 to October 2025, saw a more substantial increase of 4,867 miles, suggesting a change in usage pattern. This low overall mileage implies reduced wear on major components but necessitates attention to items that deteriorate with age and time rather than use, such as rubber bushes, seals, and tyres. A buyer should conduct a focused physical inspection on the front braking system. The October 2025 advisory for a thin outer pad, combined with the February 2024 advisory for thin front pads, suggests the front brakes are wearing faster than the rears. This could indicate a caliper issue or simply driving habits, but the condition of the discs, pads, and caliper slides should be verified. The February 2024 advisory for slight play in the Offside Rear Wheel bearing is a key item to check. While it passed, wheel bearing play can progress, and any humming or rumbling noise from that corner warrants immediate investigation. The February 2023 failure for a worn Offside Front Tyre on the inner edge is a critical diagnostic clue. Inner edge wear is a classic indicator of misalignment, typically from worn suspension bushes or a tracking issue. Although the defect was rectified for the pass, the underlying cause may not have been addressed. A buyer must inspect the entire front suspension, paying close attention to the condition of the lower arm bushes, track rod ends, and the integrity of the coil springs. The tyre condition and wear pattern on the current Offside Front should be examined meticulously.