2010 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · FE10 OVN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding steering and suspension component wear. While the most recent test in June 2026 at 71,406 miles passed, the tester flagged multiple advisories including track rod end play on both front sides and a distorted front road wheel. This follows a 2025 test where the front steering rack showed free play and an anti-roll bar linkage was failing, indicating that the front-end assembly is now wearing out prematurely. The mileage profile is notably low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. The record remains remarkably clean between 2015 and 2021, where the car covered roughly 18,000 miles without a single defect. However, the frequency of failures increased significantly after 2022 as the vehicle surpassed 50,000 miles. Low usage suggests the car may have sat for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and the corrosion of braking surfaces despite the low mechanical mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the steering geometry and front suspension. The recurring issues with track rod ends, the steering rack, and anti-roll bar linkages suggest the front end may require a comprehensive overhaul soon. The 2024 failure for imbalanced brakes and the 2022 failure for worn rear pads indicate that brake maintenance has been reactive rather than proactive. You should check the distorted front wheel for vibrations at speed and verify that the current offside front tyre cut does not worsen, as previous owners ignored similar tyre damage until prompted.