2010 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · LP59 NLN

The 2010 Hyundai i10 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 18 September 2025 at 73,268 miles passed, but it flagged a non-functioning high-level stop lamp, slight play in the offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, and slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes. These advisories suggest the car is broadly roadworthy yet showing age-related wear. The trend is neither clearly worsening nor resolving; instead, it reflects a pattern of minor, recurring issues that have been managed rather than systematically addressed. The mileage progression tells an interesting story. Between 2021 and 2025, the car covered roughly 21,895 miles over four years, averaging around 5,474 miles annually, which is slightly above the overall lifetime average of 4,579 miles per year. The jump from 68,177 miles in October 2024 to 73,268 miles by September 2025 represents 5,091 miles in under twelve months, indicating a period of heavier use after what appears to have been relatively light running in earlier years. The record is consistent with no significant gaps, and the annual testing pattern suggests regular, if not meticulous, upkeep. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear braking system. Rear brake binding appeared in 2021 and 2022, and by 2025 the rear brake pipes were flagged for corrosion, covered in grease or other material. This progression hints at a caliper or hydraulic issue that may have been tolerated rather than repaired. The offside rear coil spring was noted as corroded in 2024, and the anti-roll bar linkage ball joint showed slight play in 2025, both pointing to deteriorating suspension components that could worsen without intervention. The repeated appearance of a non-working high-level stop lamp across 2023 and 2025 suggests an electrical fault that has persisted unchecked. Beyond the flagged items, the slight wheel distortion advisories on both nearside and offside rear wheels in 2021 and 2022 warrant a close visual inspection of the wheel rims and inner tyre sidewalls. The inner edge wear on both rear tyres in 2022, combined with the binding brakes, raises questions about rear axle alignment and suspension geometry that may still be unresolved. A thorough test drive focusing on brake feel, pulling under braking, and any clunking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces would be prudent before purchase.