2009 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · CP09 AKU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs and escalating structural degradation. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 59,466 miles passed, it carried several critical advisories regarding suspension play in the offside front ball joint and a low efficiency rear hand brake. The transition from a major failure in May 2023 to a pass in 2025 suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they reach a failure threshold rather than following a preventative schedule. At 17 years old, the car has covered a remarkably low mileage of 59,466 miles, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year. This low usage profile explains the state of certain components, such as the pitted and scored brake discs noted in May 2023, which often occur when vehicles sit stationary for extended periods. However, the gap of over 5,000 miles between June 2024 and November 2025 shows inconsistent usage which has allowed corrosion to progress despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically focusing on the corroding nearside front wheel arch and the corroded rear spring mountings identified in 2024 and 2025. The history of widespread corrosion on all four coil springs and MacPherson strut mounts indicates that the chassis is vulnerable to advanced rust. The buyer should also verify the offside front lower ball joint and the handbrake mechanism, as these were flagged as developing issues in the most recent record and indicate that suspension and braking components are nearing the end of their functional life.