2009 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · MA59 ERS

The 2009 Hyundai i10 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 27 June 2025 at 26,169 miles, passed but flagged a nearside rear tyre with cracking or perishing and an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on its edge. Rear service brake performance was described as fluctuating and only just met requirements, with the tester noting the braking system likely requires adjustment or repair. This is not a new problem. The 2024 test at 25,154 miles recorded rear brake imbalance that only just met requirements, again suggesting the braking system needed adjustment or repair. The trend for the braking system is therefore stable but unresolved, with the same underlying deficiency appearing across consecutive annual tests. Tyre condition advisories have been a recurring theme since 2022, appearing in four of the last five tests, which suggests basic consumable upkeep has been inconsistent rather than proactively managed. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2009 vehicle. At 26,169 miles recorded in June 2025, the car has covered roughly 1,539 miles per year over its 17-year life. The annual increments tell a similar story: 1,315 miles between June 2023 and June 2024, 2,315 miles between June 2022 and June 2023, and 4,028 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. The slight uptick in the most recent year is modest and does not indicate a sudden change in use. There are no alarming gaps or spikes in the odometer record, and the mileage progression is broadly consistent with light, local use. The low annual mileage means wear on suspension bushes, brake components, and drivetrain parts should be minimal in theory, but the recurring brake issues suggest the car may have spent extended periods stationary, which can cause caliper seizure, disc corrosion, and brake fluid deterioration. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear braking system during any in-person inspection. The repeated advisories for imbalance and fluctuation point to possible sticking rear calipers, unevenly worn rear brake discs, or a deteriorating rear brake hose restricting fluid return. The handbrake mechanism and cables on this model are also worth checking, as a binding handbrake linkage can cause the rear service brake imbalance described in the records. The tyre condition warnings, appearing across multiple years, indicate the previous owner was not replacing tyres proactively. A thorough inspection of all four tyres, including sidewalls for perishing and the spare if fitted, is advisable. Given the low mileage and age, structural corrosion on the underside, particularly around suspension mounting points, brake pipe runs, and the rear beam axle area, should be examined carefully. Long periods of inactivity can accelerate corrosion even on low-mileage cars, and the i10's age places it well within the window where subframe and sill integrity become a genuine concern.