2015 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · MF65 CPE

The 2015 Hyundai I10 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass recorded on 18 August 2025 at 64,178 miles with zero defects. The vehicle has operated for roughly ten months since that most recent test, which is a reasonable recency window for a used-car purchase. Comparing the 2025 result against the 2024 test is telling: the previous inspection flagged perishing rear tyres, worn rear brake pads, scored rear brake discs, and a nail in the nearside rear tyre, yet all of those items appear to have been addressed before the 2025 pass. That progression from multiple advisories to a defect-free certificate indicates the last owner invested in basic upkeep rather than neglecting wear items. The mileage profile is notably low. Across eleven years the car has covered 64,178 miles, averaging approximately 5,834 miles per year. The annual intervals between MOTs confirm consistent but gentle use: 43,659 miles in August 2022, 50,488 miles in August 2023, 56,302 miles in August 2024, and 64,178 miles in August 2025, each step representing roughly 6,000 to 7,800 miles per year. There are no sudden mileage jumps or suspicious gaps in the record. Such low annual cover can be a double-edged sword. It limits mechanical wear on the drivetrain and brakes, but prolonged periods of standing can cause tyre perishing, seized calipers, and moisture-related corrosion in the exhaust and underbody, which aligns with the perishing rear tyres flagged in both 2023 and 2024. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the areas the MOT record repeatedly highlighted. The rear braking system drew attention in 2024 with worn pads and scored discs, so a test drive should assess whether the handbrake holds firmly on a gradient and whether the pedal feels firm without pulsation. The recurring rear tyre perishing advisories in 2023 and 2024 suggest the car may have sat stationary for extended stretches; check the date codes on all four tyres and the spare, looking for sidewall cracking that a surface-level tread-depth check would miss. The 2022 failure for insufficient washer fluid is trivial but worth verifying alongside the condition of the wiper blades and screen wash jets. Beyond the flagged items, a low-mileage city car of this age warrants a close look at the underside. Inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for deterioration that can occur from age rather than mileage. Examine the exhaust system for corrosion, particularly around joints and the silencer box, and check the subframes and sill edges for any signs of structural rust. The clean 2025 pass is encouraging, but a hands-on inspection of these areas will confirm whether the car has been genuinely well maintained or simply presented in time for its test.