2016 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · NG65 ETK

This Hyundai i10 presents a strong and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 14 January 2026 at 66,170 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean sheet is significant. It follows a period of minor but notable faults in early 2023, meaning the trajectory over the last three years is clearly resolving rather than worsening. The vehicle appears to have been properly sorted after its January 2023 failure, and subsequent tests through 2024 and 2025 confirm sustained compliance with no reappearance of earlier issues. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a 2016 city car. Between the January 2023 test at 49,400 miles and the January 2026 test at 66,170 miles, the car covered roughly 16,770 miles across three years, averaging around 5,590 miles annually. That sits comfortably within normal use for a small urban runabout. No suspicious gaps or sudden jumps appear in the record. The annual testing pattern is regular, with tests booked each January, suggesting a conscientious keeper who maintains the car on a predictable cycle rather than letting it lapse. The January 2023 failure and its same-day retest reveal the only mechanical concerns in this car's recent history. The tester flagged a rear service brake with excessive fluctuation, indicating a binding caliper or unevenly worn brake disc at the time. That defect was rectified before the retest passed hours later, and no brake-related advisory has surfaced since. The nearside rear shock absorber showed a light oil misting in the same test, a condition that can precede full damper failure. The fact that it has not reappeared in subsequent passes suggests the unit was either replaced or the misting was minor and self-resolved, though a physical check of the rear damping and ride quality remains wise. The offside front tyre worn to the legal limit and on its edge in January 2023 points to possible wheel misalignment or a suspension geometry issue, likely a worn tracking setup or a damaged bush. Buyers should inspect the inner edges of both front tyres for uneven wear and have the tracking and front suspension bushes examined on a ramp. Structurally, the 2024 test noted a child seat blocking full inspection of the adult seatbelts, which is an administrative note rather than a mechanical defect. No corrosion, structural integrity, or exhaust emissions failures appear anywhere in the record. The car has clearly been maintained to a competent standard. A prospective buyer should still verify the condition of the rear shock absorbers, rear brake components, and front suspension geometry in person, but the documented history supports a vehicle that is currently sound and well cared for.