2014 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · FP64 VFE

A remarkably clean MOT history makes this 2014 Hyundai i10 a low-risk proposition from a roadworthiness perspective. Across five recorded tests spanning April 2022 through April 2025, the car has accumulated zero advisories, zero recorded defects, and only one failed entry, which appears on the same date as a pass (10 April 2024), strongly suggesting an administrative or retest event rather than a meaningful mechanical failure. The most recent test on 14 April 2025 returned a clean pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken pattern of straightforward roadworthiness outcomes. For a twelve-year-old city car, this is an unusually tidy record; there are no recurring advisories on brake components, no flagged corrosion on suspension or underbody areas, and no emissions concerns. The mileage profile reinforces the impression of light, gentle use. At 63,537 miles over roughly twelve years, this equates to approximately 5,295 miles annually, which sits well below the typical 7,000 to 8,000 miles per year average for a vehicle of this age and class. The MOT records show consistent annual testing with no multi-year gaps, meaning the car has been on the road continuously and subjected to regular scrutiny. Importantly, the mileage gap between the 2022 and 2025 tests appears broadly proportionate to the annual rate, with no evidence of significant mileage spikes that might suggest a change of use pattern, such as a long commute or heavy motorway work. That said, lower annual mileage on a small city car like the i10 is not unusual, and the continuous testing history does at least confirm the vehicle has not been left standing for extended periods, which mitigates concerns around dormant component degradation. Given the absence of any advisory items in the record, a prospective buyer cannot rely on the MOT history to narrow down specific wear concerns, so a hands-on evaluation becomes especially important. During a test drive, pay close attention to the typical i10 weak points that simply have not yet reached advisory threshold at this mileage. The rear drum brakes and front brake discs should be inspected for lipping or surface corrosion, as light urban use tends to produce light, even pad wear but can leave discs prone to rust at the friction surface. The steering should feel light and direct without clonks over speed humps, which would indicate worn front suspension components such as anti-roll bar drop links or bottom arm bushes, both common on higher-mileage i10s. Listen for any knocking from the front end over uneven surfaces and check that the steering returns crisply to centre. Under the bonnet, the 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine should start promptly from cold without excessive smoke and idle evenly, as any roughness could indicate failing spark plugs or aging ignition coils, both routine consumables at this age. Check for any oil seepage around the cam cover gasket and the sump, as small leaks are typical of these engines at this mileage and worth budgeting for if present. On the bodywork, inspect the wheel arches, sills, and underbonnet areas for any surface corrosion that may not have been severe enough to feature as an advisory but could indicate early structural ageing. Finally, verify that all interior electrical functions operate correctly, particularly the central locking, electric mirrors, and air conditioning system, as these are known weak points on the i10 and failure of any of these would be a useful negotiating point despite the immaculate MOT paper trail.