2012 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · FD62 OAA

The 2012 Hyundai i10 presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile through its most recent MOT history. The November 2025 pass at 47,757 miles is current and valid until late November 2026. That test flagged two minor advisories for inner edge wear on both front tyres, indicating a developing but not yet critical issue with wheel alignment or suspension geometry. Prior to that, the vehicle passed four consecutive tests without a single defect, suggesting the current tyre wear is a recent development rather than a long-standing neglect pattern. The mileage accumulation tells a story of very light use. Covering just 6,652 miles between November 2024 and November 2025, the recent annual distance is notably lower than the vehicle's already modest lifetime average of roughly 3,400 miles per year. The record shows a steady, gradual climb from 30,263 miles in November 2021 to 41,105 miles in November 2024, before that sharp drop in annual usage. Such low mileage typically limits wear on major mechanical components, but prolonged periods of short journeys or standing can introduce its own risks, particularly with brake corrosion, battery health, and localised exhaust deterioration. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the front suspension and steering components. Inner edge tyre wear on both sides strongly suggests the tracking is out of specification, or that front suspension bushes and ball joints have developed play. While the vehicle has no history of structural corrosion or braking faults, the low mileage and recent tyre wear pattern warrant a close check of the inner wings, sills, and subframe for surface corrosion, as city cars of this age are vulnerable to moisture ingress even with minimal use. The brake discs and pads should be inspected for lipping and uneven pad deposition, common on vehicles that rarely see sustained motorway driving. The exhaust system, particularly the flexible joint and back box, deserves attention for internal condensation corrosion, a frequent issue on short-trip vehicles.