2009 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · FL09 PKA

A pattern of tyre wear advisories and a single dangerous lighting failure punctuate what is otherwise an unblemished pass history for this 2009 Hyundai i10, suggesting a vehicle that has remained roadworthy throughout its life but with specific weak points worth scrutiny. The most recent test on 2026-06-04 returned a pass with an advisory for an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on its edge, continuing a theme first flagged back in 2022 when both rear tyres and the nearside front all showed cracking, perishing, or edge wear within the same inspection. Four years separate those two tyre-related advisories, but the recurrence at the same axle positions raises a question about suspension geometry or alignment geometry that has not been resolved. A dangerous failure was also recorded on 2021-03-12 for all rear stop lamps not working, immediately followed by a retest on the same date which passed, indicating a likely bulb or wiring issue rather than a deeper electrical fault. Aside from these isolated items, the intervening tests in 2020, 2021 retest, 2023, 2025, and 2026 have all passed without comment, with the sole mid-cycle advisory in 2024 noting corrosion on the offside rear brake pipe covered in grease or other material. With 24,393 miles recorded across approximately seventeen years, this i10 has covered only around 1,435 miles annually, which is well below average for its age and points to either limited regular use or extended periods of standing. The MOT record shows tests in 2020, 2021 (twice), 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, with no multi-year gaps that would indicate long-term off-road storage, and the mileage appears to have accumulated steadily given the continuous annual testing pattern. Low annual mileage of this nature typically reduces wear on major drivetrain components such as the clutch, engine internals, and transmission, but it can accelerate deterioration of rubber components including tyres, brake hoses, drive belts, and suspension bushes due to prolonged static loading and UV exposure rather than active use. The 2022 advisories showing cracking and perishing on multiple tyres simultaneously are consistent with age-related rubber degradation rather than mileage-driven wear, supporting the interpretation that this vehicle has seen more standing than driving in recent years. For a prospective buyer, the priority areas for physical inspection are the tyres, the rear brake line, and the rear lighting circuit. The recurring offside front tyre edge wear warrant checking the front wheel alignment and inspecting the suspension components, particularly the nearside front strut, top mount, and lower ball joint for any play or binding that could be pulling the geometry out of specification. On a test drive, listen for knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven road surfaces, and feel for any vagueness or pulling in the steering that would confirm a geometry or component issue. The 2024 advisory for a corroded offside rear brake pipe covered in grease requires close inspection underneath the vehicle, specifically along the underbody and rear axle line for any signs of corrosion, flaking, or active rust weeping from the brake line, and a test drive should include firm brake applications to detect any sponginess, pedal travel, or pull that would suggest compromised brake hydraulic integrity. The 2021 dangerous failure for rear stop lamps should be verified by checking all rear lighting functions personally, including brake lights, tail lights, indicators, and fog lamps, and confirming that no warning lights are illuminated on the dashboard which might indicate underlying electrical concerns. Given the age and low mileage, particular attention should also be paid to the condition of all under-bonnet rubber components, the exhaust system for corrosion at the mounting points and joints, and the general condition of the underbody where age-related surface corrosion is most likely to have taken hold.