2016 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · DL65 HJK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward mechanical wear and deferred attention. The most recent test in February 2026 at 83,316 miles identified two developing faults: a worn offside front suspension arm ball joint and a minor exhaust leak. While these issues did not result in a failure, they indicate that components-related components are beginning to degrade, moving away from the clean record seen in the previous year. The mileage profile of 83,316 miles over ten years reflects a consistent annual average of approximately 8,300 miles, which is standard for this segment. A significant spike in usage occurred between February 2024 and February 2025, where the vehicle covered 26,419 miles in a single year. This rapid accumulation of mileage correlates with the MOT failure in early 2024, where four tyres were found to be below legal limits or worn unevenly, suggesting that the maintenance schedule did not always keep pace with the high-usage intervals. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry to address the play in the offside ball joint before it causes further uneven tyre wear. The previously distorted nearside front wheel noted in 2025 should also be checked for cracks or structural deformation at speeds. Additionally, the exhaust leak identified in the 2026 test requires physical inspection to determine if it is a simple gasket failure or a corroded manifold, as unresolved leaks will lead to an emissions failure in future tests.