2009 Hyundai I10 1.1L Petrol · KM09 UDN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in suspension and braking components. While the most recent MOT test in September 2025 at 80,775 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure due to an excessively worn offside front anti-roll bar linkage. The persistent presence of play in the front suspension top mounts across multiple tests from 2023 to 2025 indicates that the front end assembly is reaching the end of its service life. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 80,775 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,750 miles per year. The usage pattern appears consistent, with roughly 5,200 miles driven between the 2024 and 2025 tests and 8,000 miles in the year prior. However, the low mileage correlates with age-related degradation, specifically evidenced by recurring advisories for perishing and cracking tyres noted in 2024 and 2025. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the tester repeatedly flagged worn top mounts and Macpherson strut pins or bushes. The 2025 advisory also identifies corroded rear coil springs, a structural risk that will eventually lead to failure if not replaced. Furthermore, the front brake discs are noted as pitted and scored, and the history of a binding rear service brake in 2024 suggests the calipers may require attention or replacement. The record shows a persistent non-excessive oil leak since at least 2023, which requires monitoring to ensure the engine remains lubricated and that the leak is not accelerating. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, rubber components such as bushes and tyre sidewalls are likely to be suffering from dry rot and cracking regardless of tread depth. The vehicle requires proactive investment in the suspension and braking system to maintain long-term reliability.