2018 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · FN67 CEF

A generally clean DVSA record for this Hyundai i10 supports a positive roadworthiness picture, though the very latest submission on 31 December 2025 contained a single major failure before the car was re-presented and passed on the same day. The only defect recorded was a nearside front tyre with a sidewall gouge deep enough to expose the ply or cords, which is a typical impact or kerbing injury rather than a sign of systemic neglect. Prior to this, the car passed at its February 2024 test with no advisories and at its January 2025 test with a single advisory for thinning front brake pads. The wiper failure noted in February 2024 was a presentable rectification item and the vehicle was passed on the same inspection. Across all four recorded tests, there is no history of corrosion, suspension component wear, brake pipe issues, exhaust failures, or lighting defects, indicating a structurally and mechanically tidy example with no recurring problem areas. With 22,845 miles recorded over an eight-year life, this i10 has averaged roughly 2,850 miles annually, which is well below the typical urban runabout figure. The MOT entries show a steady cadence of annual testing from 2024 onwards without any multi-year gaps, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular, albeit light, use rather than being laid up for extended periods. Low annual mileage of this nature tends to preserve major mechanical components such as the engine, gearbox, and clutch, but it can accelerate sidewall deterioration on tyres that sit loaded in one position for long stretches and can lead to dryness in rubber components such as wiper blades and drive belts. Given the tyre cut that was just flagged, a prospective buyer should not assume that low mileage alone guarantees fresh consumables. The January 2025 advisory for thinning front brake pads is worth pursuing on inspection, as it is likely the pads have now worn further and may be approaching the minimum friction material thickness of around 2 to 3 millimetres. On a test drive, listen for any metallic grinding or squeal from the front wheels and check the brake pedal for excessive travel or a soft, spongy feel that might indicate the pads have worn beyond safe limits or that the caliper slides have seized. On the nearside front corner specifically, examine the replacement tyre for correct size and speed rating matching the offside, and inspect the sidewall for any bulging or secondary cracking that might suggest an underlying wheel rim damage from the impact that caused the original cut. Although the i10 has no documented suspension or steering defects, the car's light overall use does not exempt it from common age-related wear on components such as the front wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and rear axle bushes. During a road test, pay attention to any clonking or knocking from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and feel for vague steering, wandering, or vibration through the wheel that could indicate worn front strut top mounts or track rod wear. Check that the brake discs are smooth and free of a pronounced lip on the outer edge, as lightly used vehicles can develop corrosion on the disc face even with plenty of pad material remaining. Finally, confirm that the front wipers clear the screen cleanly across the full swept area, as a repeat failure was recorded in 2024 and the blade mechanism or motor could be marginal at eight years of age.