2012 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · DA12 HHK

The 2012 Hyundai i10 presents a stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 1 August 2025 at 83,453 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run that began after a brief failure in August 2024. The maintenance trend is resolving rather than worsening, with no advisories or mechanical faults carried forward across the five-year record. Recorded mileage sits at 83,453 against an August 2025 test, equating to roughly 5,961 miles per year from new. The car covered only 2,075 miles between the August 2023 test at 78,777 miles and the August 2024 test at 81,388 miles, confirming light use. A minor anomaly appears on 12 August 2024 when the vehicle failed at 81,360 miles with no defects listed, then passed eight days later at 81,388 miles; this suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical defect. The DVSA data itself is sparse and clean, showing no corrosion, suspension wear, or brake concerns across the timeline. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished record. Low annual mileage and the 12-day gap between the 2024 failure and pass warrant a check of tyre sidewall condition, brake disc surface, and underbody structural integrity for standing-water corrosion. The i10's age means suspension bushes and coil springs may degrade through time rather than mileage; these should be visually assessed. No recurring faults exist in the history to imply skipped consumable upkeep. The previous keeper appears to have maintained statutory testing discipline, with the sole blemish being a defect-free failure that required no rectification. Pre-purchase checks should focus on age-related rubber perishing and fluid condition, not documented wear items.