2010 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · DL10 YSR

The Hyundai i10 presents a mixed but broadly stable maintenance picture heading into its latest test. The most recent MOT on 25 August 2025 at 116,579 miles was a pass, but only after a failure two days earlier on 23 August 2025 at 116,576 miles. That failure flagged a front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer preventing dirt ingress, excessive play in both front track rod end ball joints, an oil leak, worn or pitted rear brake discs, and a broken nearside rear light. The subsequent pass suggests these items were addressed quickly, yet the pattern of advisories around brake discs and structural corrosion has persisted across multiple tests, indicating gradual wear rather than a sudden deterioration. Mileage accumulation is consistent with light, regular use. From 69,004 miles on 7 July 2022 to 81,045 miles on 10 July 2023, the car added 12,041 miles in roughly a year. It then covered 11,438 miles between July 2023 and September 2024, reaching 112,483 miles. Between 30 September 2024 and 23 August 2025, the odometer moved only from 112,483 to 116,576 miles, a gain of 4,093 miles over nearly eleven months. This lower recent rate may reflect lighter daily use or periods of limited driving, which can reduce mechanical wear but also raises the risk of moisture ingress, brake surface corrosion, and fuel system condensation from short trips. The recurring advisory on worn or pitted front and rear brake discs, noted in 2023, 2024, and 2025, points to a car that has spent time in damp or corrosive conditions, or one used predominantly for short journeys where discs never fully dry. Buyers should inspect disc thickness, lipping, and uneven scoring in person, and check calipers for binding. The repeated mention of structural corrosion, albeit without significant loss of rigidity, warrants close inspection of sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, particularly around the front end where ball joint dust covers have already failed. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be examined for perishing or leaks, given the front-end wear flagged in the 2025 failure. The oil leak, described as not excessive, should be traced to its source on the engine or gearbox to rule out more serious gasket or seal degradation.