2017 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · EN67 FCF

The MOT history for this 2017 Hyundai i10 reveals a clear pattern of front-end tyre wear combined with an evolving brake condition that warrants close attention from any prospective buyer. The most recent test on 3 November 2025 was a pass, but it carried five notes: both front tyres and the nearside rear tyre were worn close to the legal limit with edge wear, an oil leak from the oil filter was noted (noted as not excessive), and the front brake discs were recorded as worn. The previous test a year earlier, in November 2024, showed a repeat advisory on both front tyres for edge wear on the very same test date it failed on a nearside rear brake disc described as significantly and obviously worn, suggesting the brake issue had been building for some time. Looking further back, the 2023 test flagged thinning pads front and rear along with nearside rear disc pitting, and the 2022 test recorded sidewall damage and cracking on the offside rear tyre. Although the car has passed every annual test, the accumulation of repeated tyre edge wear advisories and brake-related notes over consecutive years points to consistent mechanical wear rather than isolated incidents. Mileage records indicate an annual accumulation of roughly 11,265 miles, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this vintage and is consistent with regular commuter or mixed-use driving. There are no significant gaps in the testing timeline, with annual entries recorded from 2021 through 2025, indicating the vehicle has remained in continuous use and on the road throughout this period. This consistent usage pattern helps explain the recurring brake and tyre advisories, as the consumable wear observed across multiple tests is commensurate with a car covering substantial mileage on typical UK road surfaces. The slightly elevated mileage for a city-focused i10 also suggests the drivetrain, clutch, and underbody components have been worked regularly, which is relevant given that some advisory categories hint at progressive mechanical wear. From a buyer's perspective, the recurring front tyre edge wear is a symptom worth investigating on a test drive. Persistent edge wear on both sides typically points to geometry issues, potentially tracking misalignment, worn front suspension components, or possibly weak strut top mounts. The vehicle should be driven over uneven surfaces and listened for clonking or knocking from the front end, and any pulling to one side under braking or straight-line cruising should be noted. The brake-related history is the most significant mechanical concern. The nearside rear brake disc was recorded as significantly worn in 2024 and had earlier been flagged for pitting, while front discs and pads have been progressively noted as thinning across 2023 and 2025. A test drive should include several firm stops from speed to check for judder through the pedal or steering, any binding or pulling indicating a sticking caliper, and a visual inspection of all four discs for lipping, scoring, and thickness. The oil leak advisory from the 2025 test, while not flagged as excessive, originates from the oil filter area and warrants a physical inspection underneath the vehicle for fresh oil residue on the sump, filter housing, and surrounding components. The steering rack gaiter clip advisory from 2022, where a cable tie had been used as a temporary fix, suggests checking the offside steering gaiter for splits and the inner tie rod for play. Overall, the vehicle remains roadworthy and has passed each annual assessment, but the consistent pattern of front tyre edge wear and the cumulative brake wear advisories indicate a car whose consumables are due for attention and whose front suspension geometry should be inspected thoroughly before purchase.