2009 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · HG59 VLD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 62,650 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior for serious defects. The persistence of the offside front and nearside rear brake pipes being corroded and covered in grease suggests an attempt to mask structural corrosion from previous testers, indicating that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they threaten an immediate MOT pass. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 62,650 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 3,685 miles per year. This low usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear. The data shows a gap of 4,752 miles between August 2024 and June 2025, which is consistent with low-mileage patterns. However, the perishing tyres noted in 2024 support the theory that the vehicle may suffer from dry rot and sitting-related damage rather than tread wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and underbody. The recurring failure of corroded brake pipes is a primary concern, as grease application on these lines is often used to hide deep thinning of the metalwork. The binding nearside rear brake noted in 2023 suggests that the caliper or wheel cylinder may be seizing due to lack of use. Additionally, inspect all tyres for sidewall cracking and bulging, as the record shows a history of structural tyre failure due to age despite the low mileage.