2014 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · NA64 BKF

A pattern of rear brake wear and suspension deterioration is emerging on this 2014 Hyundai i10, with the most recent test on 26 March 2026 recording only a deteriorated front registration plate, yet the prior tests of 2024 and 2025 show a steady accumulation of advisories pointing to specific component fatigue. The 2025 test alone flagged a nearside rear brake pad wearing thin, a pitted or scored nearside rear brake disc, and slight play in the nearside suspension arm ball joint, while the 2024 test recorded similar pitting on the rear brake disc. A more serious event occurred on 22 November 2021 when the vehicle failed on an imbalanced offside rear brake across an axle, accompanied by an advisory noting the offside rear pads were lower than those on the nearside. Subsequent tests in 2022 and 2025 indicate the braking system was subsequently addressed, but the recurring pattern of rear brake disc and pad advisories suggests this remains an area requiring close attention rather than a defect that has been fully resolved. There have been no recorded structural corrosion advisories, and the vehicle has not exhibited any exhaust, lighting, or steering-related failures beyond the single stop lamp issue at the 2021 failure. With 82,020 miles accumulated over roughly 12 years, the vehicle has covered approximately 6,835 miles annually, which sits broadly within typical parameters for its age and class. The testing history is reasonably continuous from 2019 onwards, with no multi-year gaps that would suggest extended periods of standing, which can promote issues such as seized brake calipers, deteriorated brake hydraulic seals, and flat-spotted tyres. The mileage progression between tests appears consistent with steady, regular use rather than long-distance motorway accumulation or sporadic short journeys. This type of usage pattern generally keeps the drivetrain and underbody components working without exposing them to the extremes of either neglect or excessive wear, and there is no evidence in the records to contradict this profile. From a buyer's perspective, the most pressing areas to scrutinise on a physical inspection are the rear braking system and the nearside front suspension. The rear brake discs have been flagged for pitting on two separate occasions, and any audible or felt judder through the brake pedal under moderate deceleration would indicate the discs have deteriorated beyond the advisory stage and may now require replacement. The nearside rear pads should be physically inspected for remaining friction material thickness, and the caliper slides checked for free movement, given the history of uneven wear across the rear axle. For the suspension, the slight play recorded in the nearside suspension arm ball joint in 2025 warrants a road test over uneven surfaces to listen for clonking or knocking from the front end, particularly when steering is loaded over bumps. Additionally, the nearside rear tyre cracking or perishing flagged in 2024 is worth re-examining for sidewall integrity, as aged rubber on a twelve-year-old vehicle commonly shows further deterioration regardless of tread depth. It is also prudent to verify the function of all stop lamps, as a stop lamp failure was recorded as a major defect at the 2021 test, and tyre pressure monitoring system functionality, given the advisory in 2025 indicating the warning light was illuminated. The vehicle should be driven at low speed with the steering on full lock in both directions to confirm no abnormal noises emanate from the front suspension, and a visual check beneath the car for any oil leaks from the engine or transmission, along with corrosion on the underbody structure, would be sensible given the vehicle's age and accumulated mileage.