2013 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · CY13 FVS

This 2013 Hyundai i10 presents a stable and broadly positive maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 3 September 2025 at 12,464 miles recording no defects whatsoever. The vehicle has passed its last three annual tests cleanly, and the two historical failures in August 2023 and September 2025 both resulted in immediate passes on the same or following day with no defects noted on retest. That pattern points to minor, quickly resolved issues rather than persistent mechanical faults. There is no evidence of worsening or recurring problems across the recorded history. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 13-year-old car, averaging just 959 miles per year. Between the August 2023 test at 11,573 miles and the September 2025 test at 12,464 miles, the car covered only 891 miles across more than two years. Such minimal use can indicate light urban commuting or, alternatively, extended periods of inactivity. The MOT record itself is sparse but entirely clean, with no advisories raised at any test, which suggests the vehicle has not suffered from neglected wear items typically flagged during inspection. Despite the clean paperwork, a buyer should inspect components that deteriorate from age and standing rather than from mileage. Check the tyre sidewalls for cracking or perishing, as original or early replacement rubber will now be well beyond its safe service life regardless of tread depth. Examine the brake discs for surface corrosion and the calipers for seizure, since infrequent use often leads to binding and pitted disc faces. Inspect the suspension bushes, exhaust system, and underbody for corrosion, particularly if the car has been stored outdoors or in damp conditions. The engine oil and coolant should also be verified for condition, as prolonged sitting can cause moisture accumulation and fluid degradation even when mileage remains negligible.