2014 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · RAY 100W

This 2014 Hyundai I10 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent MOT, conducted on 29 August 2025 at 54,341 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean result follows three consecutive passes in 2024, 2023, and 2021, indicating the vehicle has been maintained to a consistently high standard over the past five years. The mileage accumulation pattern is notably low for a twelve-year-old city car. Between the September 2023 test at 50,902 miles and the August 2025 test at 54,341 miles, the vehicle covered just 3,439 miles over nearly two full years. This equates to roughly 1,700 miles annually, well below the supplied average of 4,528 miles per year. Such a drop in usage suggests the car may have stood idle for extended periods. Prolonged sitting can cause flat-spotted tyres, stale fuel, moisture accumulation in brake fluid, and surface corrosion on brake discs and exhaust components. The only recorded defects in the entire history appeared during the August 2022 test at 48,731 miles. The tester flagged the offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit with inner edge wear, and the nearside front tyre worn low with a nail puncture. Both advisories were rectified before the 2023 test, and no tyre-related issues have recurred since. The inner edge wear on the offside tyre at that time could indicate a minor tracking or suspension geometry concern, though the subsequent clean passes suggest the issue was resolved without further intervention. A buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection focused on components that deteriorate with age rather than mileage. Check the condition of all four tyres for cracking or perishing, particularly if the vehicle has been stationary. Inspect the underside for corrosion on brake lines, suspension mounts, and the exhaust system. Given the extremely low recent mileage, test the brakes for binding or uneven wear and verify the condition of the battery and fluid systems. The MOT record is reassuring, but the unusual usage pattern demands a careful physical examination.