2019 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · PL68 EXE

A consistently clean MOT record defines this 2019 Hyundai i10, with five consecutive passes between 2022 and 2026 and no advisories or failures recorded at any of those tests. The most recent examination on 16 March 2026 returned a pass with no defects, continuing an unbroken trend of roadworthy outcomes that suggests the vehicle has not, according to official DVSA records, developed any component issues significant enough to warrant an examiner's note. For a small city car now entering its seventh year, this absence of recorded advisories across brake, suspension, tyre, exhaust, and corrosion checks is an unusually tidy picture and points to either very modest wear or timely replacement of consumables before they reached advisory thresholds. The recorded mileage of 37,059 miles over approximately seven years equates to an annual accumulation of around 5,294 miles, which is considerably below the average for a vehicle of this age and type. Hyundai i10s are typically used as commuter or urban runabouts, so an annual figure in the region of 7,000 to 10,000 miles would be more typical, meaning this car has either covered shorter journeys than average or spent extended periods stationary between trips. While low annual mileage reduces wear on major mechanical components such as the clutch, engine internals, and drivetrain, it can also accelerate degradation of items that suffer from disuse, including brake discs corroding on the surface, tyres developing flat spots or sidewall cracking, and underbody components oxidising from infrequent cleaning of road salt and grime. The mileage progression across the five MOT records also shows no sudden jumps or unusual gaps, confirming a steady and consistent usage pattern. Given the clean advisory history, a prospective buyer should focus their pre-purchase inspection on the components most likely to have worn silently between tests rather than anything previously flagged. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps or potholes, which could indicate worn McPherson strut top mounts, drop links, or anti-roll bar bushes that may not yet have reached MOT advisory thresholds. The brake pedal should feel firm and progressive without excessive travel, and the car should pull up in a straight line without judder through the steering, as low-mileage vehicles are particularly prone to surface corrosion on the brake discs that can produce vibration under hard stopping from higher speeds. Also pay attention to steering precision, as any vagueness on a straight road or rattle over rough tarmac could point to early wear in the steering rack or column bushes. Underbody and corrosion checks deserve close attention despite the clean MOT history, because advisory thresholds for structural rust are relatively forgiving and significant surface oxidation can develop beneath the car without being flagged. Inspect the front subframe, suspension arms, brake pipes along their full length, and the exhaust hangers and joints for any bubbling paint, white deposits, or flaking metal, particularly behind the front wheels where road grit accumulates. The engine bay should be examined for any signs of oil misting around the cam cover or seepage at the sump gasket, as these small petrol engines can develop minor leaks well before they trigger an MOT failure. Finally, verify that all electrics function correctly including the air conditioning, infotainment, and central locking, and confirm the service book shows regular oil and filter changes at sensible intervals to offset the risks associated with low-mileage, short-journey operation.