2010 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · NV10 UFL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a persistent pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent MOT test in December 2025 at 130,342 miles passed, it revealed multiple immediate defects related to lighting, tyre wear, and brake components. The recurring nature of brake-related failures, specifically binding calipers and worn discs across several testing years, suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they threaten an MOT certificate rather than performing scheduled preventative overhauls. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 8,146 miles per year. Between December 2023 and December 2024, the car covered 6,606 miles, and it added another 5,423 miles in the year leading up to the 2025 test. This steady, moderate usage is typical for city commuting but the high mileage of over 130,000 miles places significant stress on rubber components and suspension hardware, which are showing as noted in the record. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the braking system and structural integrity during a viewing. The tester consistently flagged binding brakes and pitted discs, dating back to 2023 and 2024, which indicates potential seized calipers or neglected slide pins. More critically, the 2023 test identified corrosion on the front subframe mounting area. While the tester did not consider this excessive at the time, on a 16-year-old Hyundai requires close monitoring to ensure it has not progressed into a structural failure. The presence of a corroded shock absorber in 2023 further highlights that the suspension components are reaching the end of their functional life.