2009 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · DU09 FDY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on January 7, 2026 at 101,900 miles followed an immediate failure due to imbalanced rear brakes and an illegible registration plate. While these issues were rectified to pass, the persistent presence of a faulty central stop lamp and discoloured side indicators across the last three years of testing suggests that the previous owner only addressed faults when they threatened an MOT pass status, rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 101,900 miles represents a low annual usage rate of approximately 6,000 miles. The data shows consistent, low-distance travel, with only 1,967 miles covered between January 2025 and January 2026. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long intervals between service points can often lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion due to lack of use, which is consistent with the specific issues noted in the record. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the braking system and suspension assembly. The January 2023 record flagged significant corrosion on both rear brake pipes and both rear coil springs, alongside a severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover. The more recent 2026 failure regarding a pitted and scored offside rear brake disc and axle imbalance indicates that the rear braking hardware is prone to ongoing corrosion or seizing. You should verify the integrity of the brake lines and check that the previously noted corrosion on the springs and suspension has not progressed into structural failure.