2010 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · ML10 SNF

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2010 Hyundai i10 was conducted on 14 November 2025 and resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. Looking at the broader test history, the vehicle demonstrates a stable and reassuringly consistent maintenance trend. The car passed without defect on 4 March 2022, then on 15 November 2023, 6 November 2024, and again on 14 November 2025, with only one isolated failure recorded on 15 November 2023 immediately followed by a pass on the same date, suggesting a minor rectification was carried out and re-presented within the same inspection window. The complete absence of advisories across four consecutive passes indicates that wear items, braking efficiency, suspension condition, lighting, and emissions have all remained within satisfactory tolerances at each annual assessment. With 115,517 miles recorded on a 16-year-old vehicle, the i10 has covered approximately 7,220 miles annually, which is broadly typical for its age and consistent with regular but moderate everyday use. There is no evidence of either excessive high-mileage accumulation that would accelerate drivetrain fatigue or extended periods of standing that would promote corrosion and fluid degradation. That said, a 16-year-old car with this mileage will still have endured a cumulative workload across its suspension, clutch, and engine components, and prospective buyers should treat the odometer reading as a cumulative figure rather than a current-year indicator of mechanical condition. Although the MOT record is commendably clean, the vehicle's age means a number of time-sensitive degradation factors warrant physical inspection regardless of test outcomes. Begin with the tyres, examining sidewalls for perishing and cracking from age rather than just tread depth, as old rubber can fail suddenly even when legally worn. Inspect the brake discs closely for severe corrosion, particularly on the rear drums or discs that may have bound calipers from infrequent heavy braking; on a test drive, listen for scraping or grinding and feel for any pulling to one side under braking. Check the underside and wheel arches for surface corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, subframes, and brake lines, and verify that the cooling system, brake fluid, and engine coolant have been refreshed on a calendar basis rather than purely in response to component failure. The 12V battery is highly likely to be an original unit or a replacement of some years and should be load-tested, as a failing battery is a common non-start issue on older vehicles regardless of MOT status. On the road, listen for any suspension clonks or knocking over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn bushes or worn strut top mounts, both common at this age. Test the clutch for slipping under load and confirm smooth gear selection, as the gearbox linkages on small Hyundais can wear. Finally, request evidence of recent cambelt or timing chain service history, verify the service book stamps align with the recorded mileage, and check for any oil weep from the engine or transmission seals, as these tend to develop on higher-mileage i10s even when the car continues to pass its MOT without advisory.