2012 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · EY12 WRG

The Hyundai i10 presents a stable roadworthiness record in its most recent tests, with the April 2026 MOT at 77,893 miles passing without defects following a prior failure on April 2, 2026—both at identical mileage. This suggests the vehicle was rectified for an unspecified issue within days, though neither test logged any recorded defects. The previous history shows a similar pattern in April 2025, where consecutive passes and fails at 76,874 miles also went unreported in the official record. The June 2023 pass at 76,322 miles further confirms a clean slate over the past three years, implying no major structural or mechanical failures have been flagged by the tester. The absence of advisories or defects in any of these tests is unusual for a 14-year-old vehicle, particularly one with low annual mileage, and raises questions about whether minor wear items—such as suspension bushes, brake fluid levels, or tyre condition—were overlooked or deliberately omitted from the record. The i10’s mileage of 77,893 over 14 years (approximately 5,564 miles per annum) is exceptionally low, falling well below the UK average for its age group. This suggests either infrequent use, prolonged periods of disuse, or potential odometer discrepancies. The near-identical mileage at the time of the 2025 and 2026 fails and passes (76,874 and 77,893 miles, respectively) indicates minimal driving between tests, with just 19 miles covered in the year between the 2023 and 2025 entries. Such stagnation could mask hidden wear, as components like coil springs, brake pads, or exhaust mounts may degrade even without significant mileage if the vehicle remains stationary for extended periods. The lack of mileage progression also makes it difficult to assess natural wear trends, as critical systems may not have been stressed sufficiently to reveal latent issues. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise a thorough pre-purchase inspection of components typically prone to silent degradation in low-mileage vehicles. Suspension integrity—particularly the condition of rubber bushes, ball joints, and coil springs—should be checked for dry rot or cracking, as these can fail without warning even with minimal use. Brakes, including caliper operation, disc thickness, and pad wear, must be verified, as binding or uneven wear could have gone unnoticed in the absence of regular driving. Structural corrosion, especially around wheel arches, sills, and the underbody, should be scrutinised, as moisture retention from infrequent use accelerates rust. The exhaust system, including mounts and joints, may also show signs of stress if the vehicle has been left unused for long stretches. Finally, while the MOT record shows no defects, a closer look at tyre age, tread depth uniformity, and signs of uneven wear could reveal whether the car has been driven in a way that compensates for its low mileage—or whether it has simply been stored.