2009 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · LD59 ULY

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning shift toward reactive repairs. While it passed its latest test in September 2025 at 70,566 miles, the vehicle had failed just three miles prior due to critical brake wear and lighting issues. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to multiple failures in 2025 suggests that the owner is only addressing components once they reach the point of failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 70,566 miles represents low annual usage, averaging 4,151 miles per year. This low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and metal surfaces rather than mechanical wear. Between September 2023 and September 2025, the car covered 6,667 miles, yet the braking system required significant intervention for both pads and pipe corrosion. This indicates that the age of the vehicle is causing material fatigue and oxidation, despite the low distance it has travelled. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and chassis. The September 2025 test flagged corrosion on both the nearside and offside rear brake pipes, which were also covered in grease. This often indicates an attempt to hide surface rust from the tester, so a close check for structural flaking along the copper lines is essential. Furthermore, the previous failure of the offside anti-roll bar linkage in 2024 suggests that the suspension components may be nearing the end of their functional life, necessitating a check of all bushes and ball joints to ensure no further play has developed.