2021 Hyundai I10 SE Connect MPI 1.0L Petrol · CP71 EKC

The Hyundai i10’s most recent MOT test on 2025-11-20 confirms the vehicle passed without defects, though this follows a failed attempt just one day prior. The trend over the past two years reveals a pattern of avoidable failures, primarily tied to tyre condition and minor consumables rather than structural or mechanical failures. The repeated tyre issues—both near-side front tyres worn to the legal limit and exhibiting edge wear or damage—suggest a lack of proactive maintenance, while the seatbelt and wiper faults indicate basic upkeep was overlooked. No advisories or major component failures (such as suspension, brakes, or exhaust emissions) appear, but the recurring tyre problems are a red flag for future neglect. The recorded mileage of 21,474 miles over five years—roughly 4,295 miles annually—is unusually low for a vehicle of this age, particularly given the frequent MOT failures. The gap between tests in 2024 and 2025 spans exactly one year, with no intermediate mileage recorded, implying the car may have been stationary or lightly used during that period. The sudden accumulation of 6,097 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests (from 15,377 to 21,463) suggests recent reactivation, though the low overall mileage raises questions about whether the vehicle has been stored improperly, accelerating tyre degradation and potential corrosion risks. A buyer should prioritise an immediate inspection of all four tyres, focusing on the near-side front and rear tyres, which have shown consistent wear and damage. The front inner tyres were flagged in both 2024 tests for being close to the legal limit, while the near-side front tyre failed for cracking in 2025—this indicates uneven loading or prolonged underinflation. The seatbelt retracting mechanism and windscreen wipers, though fixed before the final pass, should be checked for proper function and wear. Given the low mileage and potential storage history, corrosion checks—particularly around wheel arches, suspension mounts, and underbody—are essential, as is verifying the integrity of the exhaust system, which was not explicitly tested but could suffer from prolonged inactivity. The absence of advisories on brakes or suspension does not rule out hidden wear, so a thorough brake pad, disc, and caliper inspection is warranted.