2018 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · LF68 MXS

This 2018 Hyundai i10 presents a broadly sound mechanical picture, though the most recent MOT activity in August 2025 reveals a pattern of minor but recurring neglect. The vehicle passed its latest test on 22 August 2025 at 11,592 miles, but only after a failure the previous day at 11,591 miles. That failure flagged both front wiper blades for failing to clear the windscreen effectively, alongside advisory-level cuts to both front outer tyres. The immediate retest suggests the wiper blades were replaced, yet the tyre cuts were carried forward as advisories rather than replaced outright. This points to a reactive maintenance approach rather than proactive servicing. The maintenance trend is stable but shallow, with no serious structural or mechanical failures recorded across the entire history. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low. Across roughly eight years, the odometer has advanced just 11,592 miles, averaging approximately 1,449 miles per year. The progression between tests reinforces this: 6,668 miles in August 2022, 7,789 miles in August 2023, 10,260 miles in September 2024, and 11,592 miles in August 2025. The jump of 1,332 miles between September 2024 and August 2025 is the largest single-year increase, yet still modest by any standard. Such low annual use raises the possibility of prolonged standing periods, which can cause flat-spotting on tyres, brake surface corrosion, and deterioration of rubber bushes and seals through lack of use rather than wear. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on components that deteriorate with age and inactivity rather than mileage. The repeated wiper blade defects in 2024 and 2025 suggest basic consumables were ignored until the MOT flagged them, so check all fluid levels, coolant condition, and battery health carefully. Inspect the front tyres thoroughly, noting the persistent outer cuts flagged in August 2025, and assess whether these tyres have aged unevenly due to standing. Examine the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion, a common issue on lightly used vehicles that sit for extended periods. Beneath the car, check the suspension bushes, coil springs, and exhaust system for corrosion rather than mechanical wear, as age-related decay is the more likely concern here. The subframe and inner wing arches deserve close attention, since low-mileage city cars can accumulate hidden corrosion from short, damp journeys without the benefit of sustained heat cycles to dry out underbody components.