2014 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · OY64 WLU

The defining mechanical thread in this Hyundai i10's MOT record is a clear pattern of brake and tyre wear advisories culminating in the November 2025 test, alongside a one-off ABS electrical failure that was resolved before the next pass. The most recent test on 6 November 2025 returned a pass, but it carried three advisories that together paint a picture of a car now arriving at the point where its consumables need active replacement rather than passive monitoring. An ABS warning lamp major failure was recorded in October 2023 and rectified the following day to achieve a pass, and a minor stop lamp lens defect appeared in both 2023 tests without progression. Across four years of testing there have been no structural, corrosion, exhaust, or suspension advisories, which is reassuring for a 2014 vehicle now into its twelfth year. Mileage accumulation on this i10 is broadly typical for its age, with 102,520 recorded miles from 2014 representing an average of roughly 8,500 miles per year, and the testing cadence shows consistent annual use with no multi-year lay-up gaps that would raise concerns about seized brakes, perished rubber seals, or a depleted battery. The 2023 and 2025 tests both show mileage progression consistent with steady urban and suburban driving, and there is no evidence of a sudden spike that would suggest a long-distance motorway commute has been layered on top of existing wear. For a small petrol city car of this type, the recorded usage is the kind of pattern that tends to promote even wear across mechanical components rather than the uneven loading seen on vehicles used predominantly for short cold starts or heavy towing. The November 2025 advisory set is the priority area for any prospective buyer to inspect, because all three items point to the same underlying issue: the car is now at or close to the legal wear limit on multiple friction and rolling components. The front and rear tyres were both flagged as worn on both inner edges, which on a city car frequently indicates either incorrect inflation pressures, worn suspension bushes allowing geometry drift, or simply the cumulative effect of kerbing and high-mileage urban driving. Inner-edge wear in particular can accelerate if front suspension components such as wishbone bushes, track rod ends, or strut top mounts have begun to loosen, so it is worth jacking the front wheels off the ground and checking for any vertical play at the wheel or any clunking when the suspension is manually rocked. On the test drive, listen for a knocking or creaking from the front end over speed bumps and pay close attention to any steering wander or uneven tyre noise, as these are classic indicators that the geometry has shifted. The brake-related items require equally direct attention. The rear brake discs were noted as pitted and scored on both sides with pads at sixty to sixty-five percent worn, which suggests a full rear disc and pad replacement is now due rather than optional. When test driving, check for any vibration through the brake pedal under firm application, any grinding or squealing from the rear axle on light braking, and confirm that the handbrake holds the car securely on a slope without needing excessive lever travel. The front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin back in November 2024 and have presumably continued to wear since, so a thorough inspection of pad material thickness and disc condition at the front is essential before purchase. Finally, given the 2023 ABS fault, confirm that the ABS warning lamp extinguishes promptly on ignition and stays off during the drive, and ask for evidence of what repair was carried out, as persistent ABS module or wheel speed sensor faults on Hyundai models of this era are often cured by a simple sensor replacement but can occasionally indicate harness damage that may recur.