2014 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · NG63 UST

The 2014 Hyundai i10 holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 22 March 2026 at 87,629 miles, confirming it met minimum roadworthiness standards at that time. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but reveals a recurring pattern of corrosion-related advisories rather than a clean bill of health. The most recent pass came with a specific advisory for worn front brake discs on both sides, indicating consumable wear that has not yet reached a dangerous threshold but requires monitoring. Earlier failures were dominated by corroded brake pipes and a corroded rear fuel pipe, suggesting the car has spent periods exposed to moisture or road salt without prompt underbody protection. The record does not show a worsening spiral of faults, yet it does not demonstrate meticulous preventative upkeep either. A buyer should view this as a car that has been kept running rather than cosseted. The mileage accumulation is consistent with light urban or suburban use. Between the failed test on 23 January 2025 at 81,441 miles and the pass on 22 March 2026 at 87,629 miles, the car covered 6,188 miles in just over fourteen months, which is modest but not abnormally low. The earlier gap between 23 January 2024 at 73,919 miles and the January 2025 test at 81,441 miles shows 7,522 miles over twelve months, a steady and unremarkable rate. There are no alarming jumps or suspicious plateaus in the odometer record, so the mileage appears genuine and the car has not been standing idle for extended periods between tests. The repeated appearance of corroded brake pipes, front and rear, across the 2024 and 2025 failure entries is the most significant technical concern. Excessive corrosion on brake lines between the master cylinder and ABS pump, as flagged in January 2025, represents a hydraulic integrity risk that can lead to sudden brake failure if left untreated. The fact that the car passed in March 2026 without a brake pipe failure suggests these lines were either replaced or cleaned and reassessed, but a buyer should still inspect the entire underside for fresh replacements, patch repairs, or remaining surface rust on unions and fittings. The rear fuel pipe corrosion noted in 2024 also warrants a close visual check for any signs of weeping, dampness, or recent fuel odour around the tank and lines. Beyond the corrosion history, the front brake disc wear advisory from the March 2026 test is a straightforward consumable issue but one that should be verified against pad thickness and disc scoring. The slight external corrosion noted on shock absorber casings in 2024, while not a failure point, hints at possible surface deterioration that could progress if the car continues to be driven in damp conditions. A prospective buyer should compress the suspension by hand, check for oil misting around the strut tops, and examine the subframe and inner wing seams for any signs of structural rust that MOT testers may not have flagged but that could affect long-term integrity.