2018 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · LL18 FCC

A pattern of sustained MOT pass results without recorded defects across four consecutive tests from 2022 through 2025 establishes a credible record of roadworthiness for this Hyundai i10, with the April 2026 test adding front tyre edge wear advisories as the only flagged items on an otherwise clean five-test history. The emergence of inner or outer edge wear on both front tyres is a meaningful signal because it typically points to a suspension geometry or alignment issue rather than ordinary tread depletion, and it warrants direct investigation. The fact that edge wear appeared simultaneously on both sides suggests the cause is likely global to the front axle, such as incorrect camber, worn suspension components, or simply aged tyres that have reached the end of their service life on a lightly driven urban car. Annual mileage of roughly 5,048 miles over eight years is notably below the typical accumulation rate for a city car of this type, indicating either limited use or extended periods of stationary storage. Low annual mileage reduces wear on major drivetrain and braking components but introduces separate mechanical considerations, particularly around rubber and fluid degradation that occurs with calendar age rather than distance. The MOT history shows annual testing from 2022 onwards, with no multi-year gaps that would suggest the vehicle was declared off the road through a SORN, which is consistent with continuous registration and occasional light use rather than prolonged lay-up. Continuous registration combined with low mileage typically means the engine has been run regularly enough to keep internal lubrication circulated and the 12V battery maintained, though buyers should still verify recent service records. Given the front tyre wear pattern flagged in the latest advisory, the priority inspection areas are the front suspension geometry and its associated wear components. On a test drive, listen for knocking or clonking noises from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly when traversing speed bumps or potholes, which would suggest worn suspension bushes, droplinks, or top mounts. Pay attention to steering behaviour: any pulling to one side under braking or during straight-line driving, vibration through the steering wheel, or uneven steering self-centring would indicate a geometry or component issue consistent with the recorded tyre wear. Inspect the tyres themselves for feathering on the tread blocks, uneven shoulder wear, or inner-edge scuffing, and ask when they were last replaced, as a pair of correctly fitted new tyres would address the wear pattern only if the underlying cause is resolved. The rear axle, braking system, and underbody have produced no advisories across the entire MOT record, suggesting these areas are in good order, though a physical inspection should still verify the condition of brake discs and pads, handbrake effectiveness, and exhaust mounting integrity. With light use, brake discs can corrode on the friction surface and cause pedal judder or vibration under braking, so a firm stop from approximately 30 mph should be tested on the road. Given the low mileage and lack of recent advisory history relating to fluid condition, confirm when the brake fluid and engine coolant were last replaced, as these are time-sensitive items that do not correlate with MOT pass results. Finally, request evidence of cambelt or timing chain service intervals where applicable and confirm the service book stamps align with the recorded mileage to verify the odometer has not been subject to roll-back, particularly important on low-mileage vehicles where discrepancy would be harder to detect through usage patterns alone.