2018 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · EX18 LRN

The 2018 Hyundai i10 presents a generally sound mechanical picture in its most recent MOT, having passed on 27 April 2026 at 27,833 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though not without recurring minor faults. The April 2026 pass was clean apart from a single advisory for a rear brake disc that is worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened. This is a low-severity observation, yet it echoes a pattern of rear-brake surface wear that has appeared in previous tests. Overall, the car has not developed any serious structural or safety-critical defects, and the pass rate across the full history is strong. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old city car. Between the May 2023 test at 18,948 miles and the April 2026 test at 27,833 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 8,885 miles over almost three years, averaging under 3,000 miles per year. There is no evidence of rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps; the progression from 21,648 miles in April 2024 to 24,411 miles in April 2025 and then to 27,833 miles in April 2026 is steady and consistent with light, regular use. Such low annual mileage can reduce wear on drivetrain and suspension components but may also point to long periods of standing, which can affect tyre condition, brake surface corrosion, and fluid freshness. The most instructive data point is the April 2025 failure at 24,411 miles, where multiple minor faults clustered together. Both rear tyres were flagged for cracking or perishing, the wiper blade was smearing, a daytime running lamp had failed, and the rear brake discs were again noted as worn, pitted or scored, with rear brake imbalance at 26 per cent. This cluster suggests a period where basic consumable upkeep was deferred. The subsequent April 2026 pass with no new defects indicates those items were addressed, but the reappearance of a rear-brake disc advisory implies either a recurring low-level issue or that the rear brakes are more prone to surface deterioration than the fronts, possibly due to light use and standing corrosion. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the rear braking system and tyre condition. Check both rear discs for deep scoring, lipping, and heat discolouration, and ask when the rear pads and discs were last replaced. Inspect all four sidewalls for age-related cracking, particularly if the car has been parked for extended periods. Verify that the rear brakes do not bind or overheat on a short drive, and confirm that the handbrake holds firmly on a slope. Given the low mileage and the history of minor advisories rather than major failures, the i10 appears to have been reasonably maintained, but a careful check of the rear brakes and rubber components is warranted before purchase.