2010 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · CV10 NPE

The 2010 Hyundai i10 presents a stable and highly favorable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 20 January 2026 at 32,673 miles with zero defects recorded. The preceding test on 19 January 2026 also recorded 32,673 miles but resulted in a failure; however, the absence of listed defects suggests an aborted test or an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical breakdown, as the vehicle passed without issue the very following day. This pattern indicates a well-maintained vehicle currently in sound mechanical order. The mileage accumulation is remarkably low for a vehicle of this age, averaging just over 2,000 miles annually. Between January 2023 and February 2024, the odometer advanced by only 623 miles, and subsequent yearly increments from February 2024 to January 2026 show a near-identical trajectory of roughly 600 miles per year. Such minimal usage typically spares the drivetrain and consumables from high-mileage wear, though prolonged stationary periods can introduce their own deterioration concerns. Given the entirely clean MOT history with zero advisories or recurring mechanical faults, there are no specific systemic failures to preemptively investigate. A buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection focused on the vulnerabilities inherent to low-mileage, older city cars. Examine the tyres closely for date codes and sidewall cracking, as rubber perishes with age rather than use. Inspect the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion caused by prolonged standing, which can lead to binding or uneven pad wear. Check the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, and scrutinize the underbody and sills for any structural corrosion that might not have been severe enough to warrant an MOT failure but could compromise long-term integrity.