2018 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · HT18 ETO

This Hyundai i10 presents in strong mechanical health following its most recent MOT on 12 June 2026 at 70,229 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. The 2025 test cycle revealed a cluster of minor rear-end faults, including a worn and pitted offside rear brake disc, a distorted nearside rear wheel bead, and a sidewall-bulging tyre that caused a failure. All of these were evidently addressed before the June 2025 retest passed, and the subsequent clean bill of health in 2026 suggests the previous owner corrected these issues rather than ignoring them. The record points to a vehicle that has been kept in reasonable order, with no recurring defect that has persisted across multiple tests. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for an eight-year-old city car. Between June 2023 at 59,000 miles and June 2025 at 68,338 miles, the car covered roughly 9,338 miles over two years, then added only 1,891 miles in the twelve months leading to the June 2026 test. That recent slowdown could indicate lighter use or a period of reduced commuting, but there are no suspicious mileage gaps or sudden spikes that would raise concern about a rolled-back odometer. The overall annual average of approximately 8,779 miles sits squarely within normal expectations for this class of vehicle. Buyers should still carry out a focused physical inspection of the rear braking and wheel components. The 2025 advisory on the offside rear brake disc and the nearside rear wheel distortion, combined with the structural tyre failure, suggest the rear end has taken some rough treatment, possibly from potholes or kerb strikes. Check the inner wheel rims for fresh damage, run a hand around both rear tyre sidewalls for any sign of bulging or sidewall deformation, and inspect the rear brake discs for scoring or lipping that could indicate the wear issue is creeping back. A short test drive should confirm the rear brakes are not binding or pulling to one side, particularly when braking from moderate speed. The front brake pad advisory noted in June 2023 at 59,000 miles has not reappeared, which implies the pads were replaced and the system is in order. Still, given the car's age and the history of minor brake-related advisories, a buyer should verify pad thickness and disc condition at all four corners. Beyond the brakes, the clean 2026 result with no corrosion, suspension, or emissions defects is reassuring for a vehicle of this age, but a brief check of suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration remains sensible before committing to purchase.