2010 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · DF59 LHL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in January 2026 at 78,975 miles shows the car passing despite both front inner brake discs being pitted and scored. This condition has persisted through the previous tests in 2024 and 2025, indicating that the owner consistently deferred replacing components until they reached a marginal threshold rather than addressing them early. At 16 years old, the recorded 78,975 miles represent low annual usage of approximately 4,936 miles per year. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with intervals of roughly 4,200 miles recorded between the January 2023 and January 2026 tests. However, low mileage often correlates with age-related degradation of metal surfaces and deoxidized rubber components, which is evidenced by the recurring corrosion on the brake hardware and the failure of the anti-roll bar ball joints in early 2024. A buyer must look closely at the front suspension and the braking system. The failure in January 2024 due to excessively worn anti-roll bar ball joints suggests that the suspension bushings and joints may be nearing failure despite the low mileage. Furthermore, the persistent pitting on the front brake discs across three years of testing suggests the vehicle sits for long periods or is driven in environments that allow surface corrosion to build. The buyer should also inspect the binding rear service brake noted in 2023 to ensure the caliper piston has not seized due to inactivity.