2009 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · CV59 YPD

The Hyundai i10 presents a mixed mechanical picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 8 January 2024 at 104,957 miles, passed but flagged corrosion on both front coil springs and a corroded front-to-rear brake pipe. This is a notable escalation from previous years, where corrosion advisories were largely confined to suspension arms and sub-frames. The maintenance trend is not worsening dramatically, but it is not resolving either. The recurring theme is superficial-to-moderate corrosion across the undercarriage, and the 2024 test suggests that corrosion is now affecting critical spring and brake components rather than just mounting points. The vehicle appears to have been kept on the road rather than genuinely restored. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable. From 79,026 miles in October 2021 to 90,560 miles in December 2022, the car covered roughly 11,500 miles in just over a year. It then slowed significantly, adding only 14,397 miles over the following thirteen months to reach 104,957 miles by January 2024. As of today, 18 June 2026, over two years have passed since the last recorded test at the same mileage. The vehicle has either been standing unused, driven very sparingly, or the mileage is no longer being submitted for testing. This gap is a concern in itself, as it leaves the current mechanical state unverified. The 2021 failure remains the most alarming entry in the record. The tester found a fractured offside rear axle spring cup, holed through, along with a binding nearside rear service brake. Both were rectified before the pass a week later, but a fractured spring cup is a serious structural failure, not a routine wear item. Combined with the 2024 advisory on corroded front coil springs, the rear axle and spring mounting areas warrant close physical inspection. Any fresh cracking, welding repairs, or renewed corrosion around the rear trailing arms and spring seats would be a red flag. Buyers should also examine the brake pipework carefully. The 2024 test specifically noted a corroded front-to-rear brake pipe covered in grease or other material, which suggests previous attempts at patching rather than proper replacement. Inspect the full length of the metal pipework along the underside, paying attention to where it passes through the chassis rails. The front sub-frame and lower suspension arms have carried corrosion advisories since at least 2021, so check whether these components have been treated or are still original and degraded. Given the two-year gap since the last MOT, a fresh inspection by a qualified mechanic before purchase is strongly advisable.