2010 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · ML10 CYF

The Hyundai i10 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 27 February 2025 at 37,690 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes across the previous four years. Recorded mileage shows exceptionally light use for a 2010 vehicle. The odometer climbed from 34,718 miles in March 2021 to 37,690 miles by February 2025, an increase of only 2,972 miles over four years. Annual averages sit near 2,350 miles, well below typical hatchback usage. The five-year MOT span contains no gaps and no failure entries, though the sparse testing cadence and low figures suggest long periods of standing rather than regular daily running. A clean advisory sheet across all five tests means the tester flagged no worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, binding calipers, or exhaust issues at each examination. Buyers should still verify in person what static records cannot show. Low-mileage cars left idle often develop perished rubber components, flat-spotted tyres, and surface corrosion on brake discs or underbody seams despite passing emissions and lighting checks. Given the 16-year age, a physical inspection should target subframe rust, suspension arm condition, and brake function after standing. The MOT history implies a cautious or infrequent owner who kept the car legally tested, but no document substitutes for checking structural integrity and consumable degradation before purchase.