2009 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · GF59 VTU

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a history of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While it passed its last recorded test in October 2022 at 115,172 miles, this followed a significant failure involving multiple suspension, braking, and tyre defects. Given that nearly four years have passed since this last inspection, the current state of the vehicle is unknown and potentially degraded. The record suggests a pattern where components are only addressed when they reach the point of failure during MOT testing. The recorded mileage of 115,172 miles over 17 years equates to an average annual usage of approximately 6,775 miles, which is consistent with low-intensity city driving. However, the data shows a significant gap in records between November 2020 (89,035 miles) and November 2021 (101,942 miles), followed by over 13,000 miles driven between subsequent tests. This intermittent usage, combined with the age of the vehicle, increases the likelihood of perished rubber and corrosion issues noted in the history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The 2022 failure highlighted corroded coil springs, damaged brake cables, and a binding offside rear caliper, indicating poor maintenance of the hydraulic and mechanical assemblies. Furthermore, the previous excessive play in the track rod end and anti-roll bar linkage suggests the steering components are nearing the end of life. Specific attention should be paid to the structural integrity of the brake pipes, which were flagged for corrosion in 2020, and the current state of the corroded rear coil springs identified in 2022 to ensure they have not fractured.