2009 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · CV59 YPA

The 2009 Hyundai i10 passed its most recent MOT on 14 October 2025 at 62,219 miles, but the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. That latest test flagged a worn rear wiper blade, both front brake discs worn and pitted on their inner faces, corrosion on all three rear brake pipes, and general rear corrosion over suspension components. Comparing this to the clean bill of health recorded on 10 October 2023 at 56,976 miles, the deterioration has accelerated sharply in the final two years of the record. The vehicle has gone from zero defects to multiple corrosion and braking advisories in a short window, suggesting the car may have been stored or left standing for extended periods, allowing moisture to attack brake lines and suspension hardware. The mileage profile is unusually low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,660 miles per year. The 2025 test recorded 62,219 miles, identical to the current reading, which strongly implies the car has covered negligible distance since October 2025. The gap between the October 2024 test at 59,611 miles and the October 2025 test at 62,219 miles shows just 2,608 miles added in twelve months. Such light use can mask wear on consumables while accelerating corrosion-related decay, particularly on brake components and underbody structures that benefit from regular heat cycling and road use. A buyer should prioritise a close physical inspection of the rear brake pipe runs, the central brake pipe, and the rear sub-frame area. The 2024 test specifically noted rear sub-frame corrosion, and the 2025 test added rear corrosion over suspension components, indicating a persistent moisture or standing issue at the back of the car. Both front brake discs showed pitting on inner faces in 2025, which often points to pad wear beyond the contact area or prolonged standing causing localised rust build-up. Have a garage lift the vehicle and check the nearside and offside rear brake pipes where they route along the rear axle, looking for pitting beneath any grease or underseal coating that may be masking deeper corrosion. Suspension bushes and rear shock absorber mountings should also be inspected for corrosion jacking or cracking, a common failure on small city cars that spend time stationary on damp ground. The binding offside front brake noted in September 2022 at 52,607 miles did not recur in later tests, so that specific fault appears to have been addressed. Tyre condition also warrants attention given the 2022 advisory for perished rear tyres, and the 2025 wiper blade defect confirms that basic consumable upkeep has been inconsistent. Overall, the record paints a picture of a lightly used city car that has recently developed corrosion-related faults concentrated at the rear. The defects are not immediately dangerous but are progressive, and a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake line integrity and sub-frame corrosion is strongly recommended before committing.