2010 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · LS10 UDZ

The 2010 Hyundai i10 presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 2 June 2025 at 62,451 miles. The tester recorded zero defects or advisories, indicating that all major safety and emissions systems met the required standard on that date. A duplicate entry for the same day shows a pass with no defects, suggesting a possible administrative re-log rather than a retest following a failure. The preceding tests in February 2024 and February 2023 also passed cleanly, confirming a consistent pattern of compliance across multiple annual inspections. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very light use. At roughly 3,903 miles per year over sixteen years, this i10 has covered well below the UK average. The recorded intervals show steady but modest accumulation: 556 miles between the December 2021 and February 2023 tests, 861 miles over the following twelve months, and just 553 miles in the fourteen months leading to June 2025. There are no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. The low annual mileage implies reduced wear on consumable components such as brake discs, tyres, and suspension bushes, though it also raises the possibility that the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary, which can cause its own issues. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage city cars often develop surface corrosion on subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points due to short trips that prevent underbody components from drying out. Check the condition of the front suspension lower arms and rear beam bushes for perishing, even if no play was detected during the test. Inspect the exhaust system for corrosion, particularly around the rear silencer and any flexi-joint, as short-run driving accelerates internal moisture buildup. Examine the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, since the original rubber may still be in service despite adequate tread depth. The braking system and steering components deserve close attention. With so few miles covered, calipers and discs may have developed surface rust from prolonged parking, which can cause judder or uneven braking even when the car passes its MOT. Test the handbrake on a slope to confirm it holds firmly, and listen for any clicking from the driveshafts during a slow-speed turning circle. The clean MOT history is encouraging, but it only reflects a snapshot on test day. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains the most reliable way to verify the structural integrity and long-term durability of this low-mileage example.