2015 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · EX15 VOU

The defining mechanical story for this 2015 Hyundai i10 is one of largely straightforward roadworthiness, interrupted by a single brake-related failure in mid-2023 and a pattern of advisories concentrated on tyres and rear brake discs. The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a clean pass with no advisories, matching the uneventful outcomes recorded in 2025 and 2024 and reinforcing a stable trend over the last three years. Prior to that, the 2023 cycle produced both a pass and a fail on the same date, with the failure attributed to parking brake efficiency below requirements. This isolated event, rather than any structural or systemic deterioration, is the only departure from an otherwise consistent pattern of compliance. The advisories on file are limited in scope and, in the case of the 2023 tyre items, were addressed in the intervening years given the clean subsequent tests. With 91,222 miles recorded across approximately eleven years, the vehicle has covered around 8,300 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a city-focused supermini of this age. The annual accumulation is steady rather than sporadic, with tests logged in most years and no extended gaps that would suggest prolonged periods off the road. This kind of regular, moderate use is generally associated with consistent component wear rather than the dry-rot, corrosion, or stale-fluid issues that tend to afflict vehicles that sit unused for long stretches. The recorded odometer readings, taken at face value, support a working history consistent with a small hatchback used for routine commuting and short journeys. For a prospective buyer, the most relevant areas to scrutinise on inspection are the rear braking system and the tyres. The 2022 test noted both rear brake discs as worn though not excessively, so it is worth visually checking the rear disc faces for lipping, scoring, or a polished appearance, and listening for any grinding or squealing under light braking. The 2023 parking brake failure should prompt a specific check of the handbrake mechanism: on a test drive, apply the handbrake on a gentle incline and confirm the vehicle holds without creep, and check that the lever or electronic actuator (if fitted) travels and engages firmly. Given the 2023 advisories on perished and edge-worn front tyres, inspect the sidewalls of all four tyres for cracking and check the inner and outer edges of the front tyres for uneven wear, which on a light car like the i10 can indicate worn suspension bushes or tracking irregularities. The remaining mechanical checks should be proportionate to the mileage and the age of the vehicle. Listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed bumps, which would point to worn anti-roll bar drop links or lower control arm bushes, and feel for any vague or wandering steering on the motorway, which could suggest worn tie rod ends. With over 90,000 miles on a small-capacity petrol engine, expect normal items such as ageing engine mounts, a tensioner or water pump due for preventive replacement, and exhaust flexi-joints nearing the end of their service life. Confirm that all warning lamps extinguish promptly on ignition, that the clutch feels progressive without slipping under load, and that the air conditioning delivers cold air, as neglected system regas and minor refrigerant leaks are common on vehicles of this vintage. Overall, the recorded history presents a car that has remained compliant through its MOT cycle, with the only notable concern being the rear brake and handbrake system flagged in 2023, which warrants a focused physical check before purchase.