2015 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · EX15 VCD

The defining mechanical theme for this 2015 Hyundai i10 is a persistent pattern of rear brake wear and corrosion flagged across multiple tests, alongside two separate electronic stability and ABS warning lamp failures in early 2022. From the earliest recorded test in 2021 through to the most recent pass on 17 March 2026, rear brake discs have been noted as pitted or scored on three separate occasions (2022, 2023, and 2024), with rear brake pad wear reaching advisory level by February 2024 and an offside rear caliper recorded as binding slightly in 2023. The latest test itself was a clean pass with only a trivial wiper blade defect recorded, which is broadly reassuring, but the underlying brake component history suggests the rear braking system has been a recurring area of marginal condition rather than a one-off issue. Additionally, the vehicle has recorded two outright failures within the five-year testing window, both involving major items: split front wiper blades in 2024 and a paired ABS and electronic stability control warning lamp illumination in 2022, the latter being a particularly significant drivetrain electronics concern that warrants verification of remedial work. With 45,167 miles accumulated over roughly eleven years, the vehicle is operating at an annual mileage of approximately 4,100 miles, which is low for its age and category. This rate of accumulation implies either limited daily use, a second-car role, or extended periods of stationary storage, and the absence of any multi-year gap between tests suggests the car has remained in continuous use rather than being laid up for long stretches. Mechanically, lower annual mileage tends to be kinder to major drivetrain components such as the engine, clutch and gearbox internals, but it can accelerate corrosion on brake discs, exhaust fittings and underbody components, particularly where short journeys prevent components from reaching operating temperature and moisture is not fully burned off. The repeated scoring and pitting of the rear brake discs noted across the MOT record is consistent with exactly this kind of low-use, short-journey corrosion pattern. For a prospective buyer, the most pressing physical inspection should focus on the rear braking system. The rear discs should be measured for remaining thickness and checked for deep pitting or lipping beyond what was recorded at the last test, while the rear pads should be inspected for remaining friction material, particularly given the thin advisory noted in February 2024 and the binding caliper observation from 2023. On a test drive, listen for any scraping, grinding or pulsation through the brake pedal, and check whether the vehicle pulls to one side under steady braking, which could indicate a sticking caliper or uneven pad wear. The offside rear caliper binding flagged in 2023 should be specifically re-tested by holding the vehicle in gear on a slight incline and confirming the rear brake releases cleanly without residual drag or excessive heat at the wheel hub after driving. Given the 2022 ABS and electronic stability control warning lamp failure, it is essential to confirm that the fault was properly diagnosed and rectified rather than simply cleared, and that no recurrence has occurred in the four subsequent tests. On a test drive, verify that both warning lamps extinguish promptly after ignition and remain off throughout driving, and exercise the ABS by braking firmly on a loose or low-grip surface to confirm the system modulates correctly without pedal judder or warning reactivation. The front wiper blades should also be confirmed as fully effective across the swept area, and a general underbody examination for corrosion around suspension arms, subframe mounting points and brake pipe runs is worthwhile given the low-mileage corrosion tendency suggested by the brake disc history. Finally, because the 2022 test noted perished and cracking rear tyres on both sides, the current rear tyres should be checked carefully for age-related sidewall cracking even where tread depth appears adequate.