2014 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · OV14 VWC

This 2014 Hyundai i10 presents a generally stable and improving mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 31 January 2026 at 91,523 miles, where it passed with zero defects recorded. That clean bill of health follows a minor failure just two days earlier on 29 January 2026 at 91,492 miles, where the tester flagged an inoperative nearside front registration plate lamp and a deteriorated upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover on the nearside front. Both are low-cost, straightforward repairs, and the fact that the vehicle passed cleanly two days later suggests they were promptly addressed. The mileage accumulation sits at approximately 7,627 miles per year across a twelve-year lifespan, which is broadly typical for a city car of this type. The record shows a notable gap between the January 2024 pass at 78,594 miles and the January 2025 tests at around 87,256 to 87,317 miles, representing roughly 8,700 miles covered in that twelve-month window. From January 2025 through January 2026, the car added only around 4,200 miles, indicating a drop in annual usage over the most recent year. No suspicious mileage anomalies or large undocumented gaps are visible in the supplied record. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on two areas that have recurred across multiple tests. The rear brake system drew attention in the 23 January 2025 failure, where the nearside rear brake disc was flagged as seriously weakened and the rear service brake showed imbalance across the axle. Although the subsequent tests passed, a buyer should verify the condition of both rear brake discs, calipers, and pads for uneven wear or binding, as unresolved imbalance often points to a sticking caliper or seized handbrake mechanism. Tyre wear has appeared as an advisory in both the 2025 and 2024 tests, with inner edge wear noted on both front and rear axles, which on a front-wheel-drive i10 of this age commonly points to worn suspension bushes or tired tracking geometry. A physical check of the front anti-roll bar linkages and the nearside front upper ball joint boot, given the January 2026 advisory on that dust cover, would confirm whether corrosion has progressed behind the protective boot. The offside mirror and rear wiper blade have also surfaced as minor advisories, suggesting basic cosmetic and consumable upkeep was occasionally deferred rather than proactively maintained.