2013 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · LC13 EBG

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding corrosion management and mechanical component wear. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 80,111 miles identified only slight play in the nearside front suspension ball joint, this follows a period of increasing technical advisories. The persistence of brake pipe corrosion across multiple years suggests that while the vehicle passes on the margin, the underlying degradation of the metalwork and hydraulic lines has not been proactively addressed. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use city runrunner, averaging approximately 6,100 miles per year. Between November 2021 at 70,977 miles and November 2025 at 80,111 miles, the car covered just 9,134 miles. This low usage suggests the drivetrain has not been subjected to high stress, but the low mileage often explains the degradation of rubber-based components, as seen in the perishing tyres and defective wiper blades noted in the later records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and chassis. The record repeatedly flags corroded brake pipes on the rear and nearside, dating back to 2022 and continuing into 2025; these lines should be inspected for structural thinning that could lead to hydraulic failure. Furthermore, the fluctuating and binding service brakes noted in 2023 and 2024 indicate either thin discs or sticking calipers that may soon require replacement to ensure consistent stopping performance. Suspension attention is also required due to the nearside front ball joint identified in the 2025 test. Although the play was described as slight, this component is a wear item that will eventually fail, leading to steering unpredictability. Given the history of perishing and damaged tyres, the age of the current rubber should be checked for sidewall cracking, as the low mileage often masks the age-related deterioration of the compound.