2017 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · GF67 SBZ

The 2017 Hyundai I10 presents a stable and generally improving mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 24 January 2026 at 40,146 miles. The vehicle passed that test, but the tester flagged several minor advisories that point to deferred rather than critical maintenance. Both rear brake pads were wearing thin, and both rear brake discs were worn, pitted or scored, though not seriously weakened. A battery insecure on its carrier, a deteriorated front number plate, and a small chip in the nearside window rounded out the minor defects. None of these are serious structural or mechanical risks, yet the rear brake wear pattern suggests the car has not had a recent brake service despite covering roughly 4,600 miles since the previous test. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old city car. Between 2025 and 2026 the vehicle added 4,606 miles, and the prior year saw 3,681 miles added. Annual averages sit around 4,461 miles, which is well below the UK typical range. Such light use can preserve drivetrain components and reduce wear on consumables, but it also raises the possibility of long periods standing still, which can cause brake disc surface corrosion, tyre flat-spotting, and battery drain. The insecure battery noted in January 2026 may reflect exactly that kind of intermittent use rather than a chronic electrical fault. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear braking system. The January 2026 advisories for thin pads and scored discs on both sides indicate the rear axle has reached the point where replacement is imminent. Check the disc thickness and pad material depth, and look for any lipping or uneven wear that could point to a binding caliper or seized handbrake mechanism. The front brakes have not been flagged, but given the car's age and the rear wear pattern, a full brake fluid condition check is sensible. Beyond the brakes, inspect the tyre sidewalls carefully. The 2024 and 2023 tests both flagged front tyres worn to the legal limit or on the edge, and the 2022 test noted a chalked sidewall on the nearside front. This recurring front-tyre wear suggests possible misalignment, under-inflation, or a suspension geometry issue such as worn tracking or a damaged inner wing. Have the front suspension bushes, track rod ends, and coil springs examined for play or corrosion, particularly around the subframe mounting points. The deteriorated number plate and minor windscreen chip are cosmetic, but verify the windscreen chip has not spread and that the number plate remains legible. Overall, the record shows a lightly used small car with no structural or safety-critical failures, but the rear brakes and front tyre wear pattern warrant prompt attention before purchase.