2014 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · DA14 AEL

The 2014 Hyundai i10 presents a stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent DVSA test on 14 July 2025 at 48,807 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Across five consecutive annual examinations from July 2021 to July 2025, the vehicle cleared every check without a single advisory or failure. This unbroken clean history signals consistent upkeep and no worsening mechanical trend. Mileage accumulation sits well below typical averages for a twelve-year-old car. The odometer read 39,695 miles at the 2 July 2021 test, then rose to 41,315 by 13 July 2022, 43,709 by 10 July 2023, 46,132 by 8 July 2024, and 48,807 by 14 July 2025. Annual increments of roughly 1,600 to 2,700 miles reflect gentle use, with no gaps in testing and no sudden high-mileage bursts. Such low yearly travel often indicates short local journeys or periods of storage, yet the record shows disciplined MOT compliance. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components that MOT sheets may not expose in depth. The tester noted no corrosion, suspension wear, or brake defects, but rubber bushes, coil spring fatigue, and brake disc thinning can develop silently over twelve years regardless of low miles. Examine structural underbody points for rust, confirm calipers are not binding, and assess exhaust integrity and emissions equipment firsthand. Prior owners clearly met statutory test requirements on time and avoided neglect that produces advisories. The absence of tyre, wiper, or lighting faults across the timeline suggests basic consumables were replaced proactively. Given the clean trail, the i10 stands as a low-risk purchase, though a pre-sale mechanical appraisal remains prudent for items beyond MOT scope.