2008 Hyundai I10 1.1L Petrol · EA58 SVD

The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test on 29 May 2025 at 55,066 miles passed, it followed a failure just one day prior. The trend shows that mechanical and safety defects are only addressed once they reach the point of legal failure. The recurring nature of the seat belt damage and brake component issues across multiple years suggests that the owner performs only the minimum work required to pass the MOT tester. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. However, a significant gap in usage appears between June 2023 (41,240 miles) and May 2024 (45,293 miles), where only 4,000 miles were covered in a year. This suggests the car may have sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and the corrosion of metal surfaces despite the low mileage on the engine and drivetrain. A buyer must prioritize an inspection of the front suspension and braking systems. The 2024 failure highlighted multiple issues in the offside front, including a worn wheel bearing, a ball joint with play, and a worn suspension arm bush. By May 2025, the tester flagged a corroded brake pipe covered in grease, which is a significant concern as grease can mask advancing structural decay. The buyer should check for uneven wear on the tyres and ensure the rear brake imbalance noted in 2025 has been properly rectified. The offside front seat belt webbing is a persistent safety concern, appearing in every record since 2023. Although it passed in 2025, the repeated mention of fraying indicates the material is failing due to age or wear. Given the age of the car and the low mileage, the buyer should also check for corrosion on the sills and exhaust system, as low-mileage vehicles are often more susceptible to environmental attack if they are not driven regularly to keep the components dry.