2019 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · JB65 MCC

A pattern of consistent roadworthiness underwrites this Hyundai i10's MOT record, with the vehicle passing every test it has presented for since 2023, the only failure being a windscreen washer fluid insufficiency in early 2024 which was remedied within four days for a clean pass. However, the underlying mechanical narrative is one of progressive front-end wear, evidenced by advisories at successive tests. In March 2023, all four tyres were flagged as worn on their inner edges down to 3mm, suggesting a geometry concern. By March 2025, the offside front droplink dust cover was noted as perishing, and at the most recent test on 3 March 2026, both nearside and offside front suspension arm pins or bushes were recorded as worn though not yet resulting in excessive movement. The trajectory indicates a chassis and suspension assembly that is gradually accumulating age-related wear but has not yet crossed the threshold into outright failure. At 35,492 recorded miles across seven years, this i10 has averaged roughly 5,070 miles annually, a notably low figure for a vehicle of this age and class, particularly given the typical urban and suburban role a Hyundai i10 serves. The mileage progression between tests is broadly linear and consistent with regular light use rather than a long stationary period or a sudden accumulation. Mechanically, lower annual mileage of this nature generally means reduced wear on major drivetrain and engine components, but it does place greater emphasis on the condition of rubber and polymer items such as suspension bushes, dampers, gaiters, and brake hoses, which degrade with calendar age irrespective of distance covered. The recorded advisories on suspension components align with this calendar-age-related deterioration profile. For a prospective buyer, the front suspension is the primary area warranting close inspection. The advisories on both front suspension arm pins or bushes and the offside front droplink suggest the beginnings of play in the front suspension geometry, which may not yet be evident at MOT thresholds but could manifest on a test drive as clonking or knocking over uneven surfaces, imprecise steering response, or wandering at speed. Pay particular attention to any knocking when traversing speed bumps or potholes, and listen for any slackness or rattle from the front end over rough tarmac. Given the inner-edge tyre wear recorded in 2023, a geometry check including wheel alignment and a thorough inspection of the strut top mounts, wishbone bushes, and anti-roll bar linkages would be prudent, as worn bushes allow the camber to drift and accelerate further uneven tyre wear. The remaining flagged items are comparatively minor but should not be overlooked. The 2024 washer jet failure and split wiper blades were straightforward consumable issues, easily rectified, though on inspection ensure the washer system delivers a strong, well-directed spray to both sides and that the wiper blades are clearing the screen cleanly without smearing. Examine the tyres closely for uneven or inner-edge wear, as the 2023 advisories on all four corners suggest a residual or recurring geometry issue that may have resurfaced. With the front suspension showing progressive wear and the offside droplink dust cover already perishing, budgeting for replacement of the front suspension arm pins or bushes, and potentially the droplink itself, would be a reasonable expectation for the next ownership cycle.