2015 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · D3 LVR

The Hyundai i10 presents a concerning roadworthiness picture. The most recent test on 20 October 2025 at 33,829 miles recorded a failure with no defects listed, following a clean pass on 23 April 2025 at 33,652 miles. Prior to that, the vehicle failed on 26 April 2024 at 32,217 miles and again on 1 February 2024 at 31,784 miles, both with no defects recorded. This pattern of unexplained failures interspersed with passes shows no stable maintenance trend and suggests administrative or presentation issues at test rather than resolved mechanical faults. The odometer shows 33,829 miles against an 11-year life, averaging roughly 3,075 miles per year. Between 23 April 2024 and 23 April 2025 the car covered only 1,435 miles, then added 177 miles by the October failure. Such low, irregular use over long intervals implies the i10 spent extended periods stationary, a condition that accelerates tyre sidewall cracking, flat-spotted rubber, seized brake calipers, and corrosion on structural underbody members. The sparse record gives little insight into consumable replacement cycles. A buyer must physically verify why the DVSA logged three failures with zero defects. The tester may have issued a refusal to test or a documentation mismatch rather than a mechanical fail, but this remains unconfirmed. Inspect the V5C, chassis identification, and any outstanding manufacturer recalls before purchase. Given the standing periods implied by the mileage, examine the front suspension bushes, rear coil springs, and brake discs for binding or pitting. Check exhaust emissions under cold start and scrutinise sills and subframes for corrosion. The absence of advisories across the record does not excuse a hands-on inspection of these components.