2016 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · RO16 WJD

The Hyundai i10 presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 30 March 2026 at 26,246 miles resulting in a pass. The maintenance trend is broadly improving, moving from a clean bill of health across multiple consecutive tests to a current status where only minor advisories were flagged. The tester noted that the nearside and offside front inner tyres were worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, indicating a developing issue with front wheel alignment or suspension geometry that has emerged since the last test. A separate advisory for a rear brake disc described as worn, pitted, or scored but not seriously weakened suggests the braking system is experiencing surface-level deterioration typical of a vehicle that may see short, low-speed journeys. The internal headlight adjuster was altered to recheck lights at both the 2026 and 2025 tests, a minor procedural note that does not indicate a fault but confirms the headlamp aim was initially outside acceptable parameters. The mileage pattern is notably low for a vehicle approaching eleven years of age, averaging approximately 2,625 miles per year. Between the September 2021 test at 12,814 miles and the March 2023 test at 16,464 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 3,650 miles over approximately eighteen months, and then added a further 9,778 miles in the three years between March 2023 and March 2026. This suggests a shift from very light use to moderately more regular driving in recent years. The MOT record itself is clean and consistent, with no gaps in annual testing and no recorded failures, which implies a baseline level of responsible ownership. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components. The recurring edge wear on the front tyres across the 2025 and 2026 tests points to possible wear in the front lower suspension bushes, track rod ends, or a misaligned toe setting. The rear brake disc advisory warrants a closer look at the condition of the rear braking setup, including the calipers for any signs of binding and the handbrake mechanism for proper operation. Given the low annual mileage, it is also worth inspecting the underside for any corrosion that can develop from prolonged standing, particularly around the exhaust system, subframe mounting points, and brake lines. The tyre wear and brake disc condition together suggest this vehicle may benefit from a front wheel alignment check and a thorough brake service before regular use resumes.