2016 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · LS66 PPU

A clean and entirely advisory-free MOT record across five tests and a full decade presents this Hyundai i10 as one of the more reassuring small city cars on the used market. The most recent assessment on 18 February 2026 returned a pass with no defects recorded, mirroring the same outcome at every prior test back to October 2022 and continuing the unbroken pattern of roadworthiness compliance since the vehicle first appeared on the DVSA database. The dual entry on 18 February 2026 a pass and a fail recorded on the same date, with no defects listed against either, is consistent with a tester-initiated retest scenario rather than a genuine mechanical concern, and there is nothing in the data to suggest a structural or component-specific issue. With zero advisories ever raised for corrosion, brake wear, suspension component deterioration, exhaust integrity, tyre condition, or lighting defects, the historical test evidence points to a vehicle that has not accumulated the typical wear flags seen on comparable ten-year-old superminis. With only 21,397 miles recorded over approximately ten years, this i10 has covered an average of just 2,140 miles annually, which is exceptionally low even by small-car standards and well below the typical 6,000 to 8,000 miles a year expected of a commuter vehicle. The mileage gap between the October 2022 and November 2023 tests is minimal, and the further progression through to February 2025 and February 2026 suggests the car has been in regular if not frequent use during the most recent period, rather than left idle for extended stretches. Mechanically, this gentle usage profile is favourable for the major drivetrain components, with the 1.0-litre or 1.2-litre Kappa engine unlikely to have endured the high-revving, cold-start abuse that accelerates internal wear, and the manual transmission clutch and synchros should be in correspondingly good order given the modest accumulated mileage. The braking system will similarly have seen limited disc and pad wear, and the original factory-fitted components may well still be in service. For a buyer, the absence of any recorded advisories means there are no flagged components to specifically re-inspect, which shifts the focus toward a thorough general appraisal of the areas most likely to suffer on a low-mileage city car that has spent time navigating speed humps, kerbs, and potholed urban streets. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocking from the front suspension when traversing uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to the anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, and lower wishbone joints, all of which are common wear points on i10s of this generation even at low mileage. Check the steering for any notchiness or excess play around the straight-ahead position, and feel for any pulling to one side under braking, which could indicate a binding or partially seized front caliper given the long periods of light use that can promote corrosion on sliding pins and pad surfaces. It is also worth verifying that the recent pass was not preceded by extended standing time, as low-mileage vehicles can develop issues with ageing rubber components, perished vacuum hoses, and dried-out grease in the constant-velocity joints and wheel bearings. Listen for any humming that rises with speed, which could indicate a wheel bearing beginning to deteriorate after years of minimal rotation, and inspect the underside for any fresh oil seepage from the engine or transmission that would be inconsistent with the clean test record. Confirm the tyre sidewalls for cracking or crazing from age rather than wear, ensure all interior and exterior lighting functions correctly including the rear fog lamp and number plate illumination, and check that the air conditioning still produces cold air, as the condenser and system seals can degrade over a decade regardless of mileage. With a comprehensive inspection, this Hyundai i10 represents a low-risk, lightly used supermini with an unusually clean MOT trajectory.