2018 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · DX18 TMV

A consistently clean DVSA test record defines this 2018 Hyundai i10, with five consecutive passes at the annual assessment between February 2022 and February 2026, the most recent being a first-time pass on 24 February 2026 with no advisories, failures, or defects of any category recorded by the examiner. There is no advisory history to suggest any chronic wear pattern on the suspension, braking system, exhaust, or structural underside, and no recorded component has graduated from an advisory into a failure over the five-year inspection window. While a clean MOT history is not a guarantee of future condition, the absence of any flagged items means that no specific component on this car has yet been formally identified as approaching the threshold for refusal. The i10 has therefore retained its roadworthy status throughout the entire testable period of its life on the road, reflecting either genuinely well-maintained mechanical condition or very light wear within the examiner pass threshold. At 48,043 miles recorded over approximately eight years, this i10 averages around 6,005 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a small urban-focused Hyundai of its age and places it firmly in the lower-middle mileage bracket. There are no unusual gaps or rapid jumps in the recorded odometer readings between tests, with each annual MOT showing a steady and predictable accumulation consistent with regular commuting or light domestic use rather than sustained high-mileage motorway work. Mechanically, this usage profile is favourable for the i10’s small-capacity petrol engine and lightweight drivetrain, as it implies lower cumulative stress on the clutch, gearbox synchros, and engine internals than would be expected from a high-mileage example. The brakes and tyres will also have experienced less thermal cycling than a vehicle covering double the annual distance, though consumable wear will still be age-related. Because the MOT history contains no advisories at all, there are no specific components that the buyer needs to target on the basis of prior examiner observations. Instead, the inspection priorities for an eight-year-old i10 at this mileage should be the age-sensitive items that MOT testing does not necessarily flag but which a buyer should still verify. On a road test, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn top mounts, lower arm bushes, or anti-roll bar links that have deteriorated with age rather than mileage. Feel for any vibration through the brake pedal under firm application, which would suggest disc warp, and check for a pulling steering bias or uneven tyre wear on the front wheels that could point to worn suspension geometry components. Inspect the underside visually for any surface corrosion on the brake lines, fuel lines, and the rear axle beam area, as the i10 can develop underfloor rust even in relatively dry conditions once the factory underseal begins to degrade after this many years. Open the bonnet and look for any oil seepage around the engine cam cover and around the bottom of the oil filter housing, both known age-related leak points on this engine family. Confirm the cooling system is pressurised correctly with no evidence of pink coolant residue around the expansion tank cap or radiator, and verify that the timing chain or belt has been replaced in line with Hyundai’s service schedule, as this is the single most mechanically significant maintenance item on any small Hyundai petrol engine of this vintage. Finally, check that the air conditioning system still delivers cold air on a sustained run, as the i10’s compact condenser and ageing refrigerant can show reduced efficiency by this age even without any specific MOT implication.