2016 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · EA16 FOK

The Hyundai i10 has maintained a consistent roadworthiness record over the past two years, with the most recent MOT test on 2025-11-24 passing without any defects. This suggests the vehicle has been reliably maintained in the critical areas assessed by the tester, including brakes, suspension, steering, and emissions. The absence of advisories or recurring faults in the last two cycles indicates no obvious pattern of neglect or impending mechanical failure. However, the 2022 test date—nearly four years ago—is now significantly overdue, as the current MOT validity period has long expired. This delay alone warrants immediate verification of high-wear components, particularly if the vehicle has been driven since then. The recorded mileage of 63,092 miles over approximately 10 years aligns with typical usage for this model, averaging around 6,300 miles annually. There are no abrupt jumps or prolonged gaps in mileage between tests, though the irregular spacing of earlier MOTs (notably the duplicate entry in April 2022) suggests inconsistent servicing intervals. The lack of advisories in recent tests implies no urgent mechanical concerns, but the extended period without a formal inspection raises questions about whether routine maintenance—such as fluid changes, suspension servicing, or brake inspections—has been neglected. Buyers should cross-reference this mileage with service records to confirm whether critical intervals (e.g., every 10,000–15,000 miles) were adhered to. Given the clean MOT history, the primary focus for an in-person inspection should centre on suspension integrity, particularly the condition of coil springs, bushes, and shock absorbers, which are prone to wear at this mileage. The brakes, while not explicitly failed, should be scrutinised for uneven pad thickness, warped discs, or binding calipers—common issues in vehicles of this age. Corrosion around wheel arches, sills, and the subframe is another critical area, as Hyundai i10s from this era are susceptible to structural rust, especially in coastal or high-salt regions. Finally, the exhaust system should be checked for leaks or excessive rust, as failing emissions tests in prior cycles (if any) could indicate catalytic converter or sensor degradation. The absence of advisories in recent tests does not guarantee these components are flawless, but it does suggest they have not yet reached a critical failure point.