2019 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · EU19 GYX

The 2019 Hyundai I10 presents a largely sound mechanical picture, passing its most recent MOT on 12 May 2026 at 20,001 miles with only minor tyre-related advisories. The maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring mechanical failures or serious structural defects across the recorded history. The tester flagged outer tyre damage and cracking or perishing across all four tyres during that latest inspection, a step up from the clean pass recorded in May 2024 at 18,046 miles. This suggests the current set of tyres has deteriorated in the last twelve months and warrants prompt attention, though it does not indicate any underlying fault with the vehicle itself. The annual mileage of roughly 2,857 miles is exceptionally low for a seven-year-old car. Between the May 2023 test at 15,449 miles and the May 2024 test at 18,046 miles, the car covered around 2,600 miles in a single year, and then only 1,955 miles between May 2024 and May 2026. Such light use typically reduces wear on consumables like brake discs, pads, and suspension components, but prolonged sitting can cause its own problems, including perished tyre sidewalls, flat-spotted brake discs, and moisture ingress into the exhaust or fuel system. The tyre advisories in both 2025 and 2026 support this pattern of age-related deterioration rather than high-mileage wear. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the condition of all four tyres, checking the date codes to confirm their age and looking for sidewall cracking or uneven wear that could point to suspension or alignment issues. The nearside daytime running lamp failure recorded at the May 2024 retest was a minor electrical defect that appears to have been resolved, but a quick function check of all lights is still advisable. Given the low mileage and absence of mechanical advisories, the underside should be inspected for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and brake lines, as short-trip use and long stationary periods can accelerate surface rust even on relatively young vehicles. The seat belt webbing advisory noted in May 2025 at 19,252 miles was minor fraying on the nearside front belt, worth verifying has not worsened. Overall, the record reflects a lightly used small car with no serious faults, but the tyre condition at the latest test confirms that basic consumable upkeep has lagged slightly behind.