2009 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · DU59 WDT

The 2009 Hyundai i10 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 8 September 2025 at 14,008 miles passed, but only after a failure three days earlier on 5 September 2025 at the identical recorded mileage. That failure flagged a deteriorated Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover, a defect that was not carried forward into the pass, suggesting a repair was completed between the two tests. However, the pass still carried advisories for front brake pads 60% worn, front brake discs worn and pitted, rear brake pads 80% worn, and under-body corrosion front to rear. The trend is not clearly improving. Brake wear has been a recurring theme, and the corrosion advisory has persisted across multiple tests without evidence of remedial treatment. The mileage profile is unusually low for a 17-year-old vehicle. Between the 2022 test at 11,843 miles and the 2024 test at 13,401 miles, the car covered roughly 1,558 miles over two years. The jump from 13,401 miles in August 2024 to 14,008 miles by September 2025 represents only 607 miles in over twelve months. This pattern points to very light, sporadic use or extended periods of inactivity. Low annual mileage around 824 miles per year reduces consumable wear in theory, yet the brake and corrosion defects suggest the car has not been stored or maintained in ideal conditions. Long standing periods can accelerate corrosion of brake discs, suspension seals, and under-body surfaces, which aligns with the pitted discs and perished ball joint cover observed. A buyer should treat the under-body corrosion as the primary structural concern. The advisory "under body corroded front to rear" appeared in the 2025 pass and was not classified as a failure, but on a vehicle of this age and mileage, widespread corrosion warrants a physical inspection of load-bearing points, subframes, and brake pipe runs. The front brake discs are pitted and scored, and the rear pads were 80% worn at the last test. These components may have deteriorated further if the car has sat unused since September 2025. The oil leak noted in 2022 and 2023 at 11,843 and 12,698 miles was deemed not excessive, but its current status is unknown and should be verified. The suspension ball joint dust cover failure in the September 2025 retest indicates at least one front lower arm component has been exposed to contamination. Even though the defect was resolved for the pass, the joint itself should be checked for play or wear. Brake calipers should be inspected for binding, a common issue on lightly used city cars where discs corrode and pads stick. Overall, the record suggests a vehicle that has been driven very little but not necessarily cared for consistently. A thorough under-body inspection and brake assessment are essential before purchase.