2016 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · EY16 FCC

The 2016 Hyundai i10 presents a broadly stable and well-maintained roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 19 January 2026 at 37,938 miles, passed with only a minor advisory for slight corrosion to the offside rear brake hose ferrule. This is a low-severity surface condition, not an immediate failure risk, but it does indicate the vehicle has spent periods standing or in damp conditions. The trend across the full record is one of consistent, low-defect passes, with no recurring mechanical failures or structural corrosion issues. The single failure in January 2023 was for a tyre fitting error, not a mechanical defect, and was rectified the same day. The mileage pattern reveals a clear shift in usage. Between January 2023 and January 2025, the car covered just 3,900 miles over two years, averaging under 2,000 miles annually. Then, in the twelve months from January 2025 to January 2026, it accumulated 4,900 miles, a notable acceleration. This suggests the vehicle transitioned from a period of very light use to more regular driving. The overall annualised average of roughly 3,800 miles remains exceptionally low for a ten-year-old city car, which typically limits wear on major components but can introduce specific risks from prolonged inactivity. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on components sensitive to low-mileage, intermittent use. The advisory for brake hose ferrule corrosion on the most recent test warrants a close visual check of all flexible hoses and the hard lines along the underside for deeper pitting or moisture ingress. The January 2024 advisory for worn and pitted front and rear brake discs, issued at just 30,514 miles, is a classic symptom of a car standing for long periods. Inspect the disc faces for lipping and uneven surface rust that may not have fully cleared despite the recent mileage increase. Given the low annual mileage, the tyres are likely original or early replacements with significant age-related cracking; check the date codes regardless of remaining tread depth. Finally, examine the suspension bushes and exhaust system for dry rot or superficial corrosion, conditions often accelerated by infrequent, short-journey use rather than high mileage.