2009 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · RO59 DYN

A clean and consistent MOT record spanning four consecutive years underpins this Hyundai i10's roadworthiness profile, with the most recent test on 23 July 2026 recording a pass alongside a single advisory for a child seat fitted to the rear. The broader trend is one of stable mechanical condition, as evidenced by three unadulterated passes in 2024 and 2025 and only minor advisories noted on the 2022 and 2023 tests. The only meaningful wear-related advisory in the entire history appeared in 2022, when the front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin, yet no further brake-related items have emerged in the four subsequent tests, suggesting either replacement at that point or genuinely slow pad consumption thereafter. There are no advisories for corrosion, suspension components, steering, exhaust integrity, or structural items, which is a notable positive for a vehicle now entering its seventeenth year. With 38,017 miles accumulated across seventeen years, this i10 has covered approximately 2,236 miles annually, a notably low figure that places it firmly in light-use territory. The MOT testing cadence has remained uninterrupted on an annual cycle with no missed tests or extended gaps in road presence, indicating the vehicle has not been laid up for prolonged periods and has likely been kept in regular but modest service. Mechanically, low annual mileage of this nature generally reduces wear on major drivetrain components such as the clutch, gearbox, and engine internals, while keeping brake discs and callipers from suffering the corrosion that often affects higher-mileage vehicles. The risk profile instead shifts towards items that degrade through age rather than use, notably rubber components, electrical contacts, and fluid-sealed assemblies, although the MOT history shows no evidence of any such deterioration having yet been flagged. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection areas should focus on the components historically associated with small Hyundai vehicles of this era, starting with the front brake system. The 2022 advisory on thin front pads warrants a close check on current pad thickness and, critically, the condition of the front brake discs, as worn pads combined with light annual use often lead to disc lipping or surface corrosion. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or squealing from the front wheels under light braking and feel for vibration or pulsation through the brake pedal, which would indicate disc run-out or corrosion. Inspect the callipers for any signs of seizing or uneven pad wear, particularly on the nearside front where pad wear tends to be more pronounced on UK roads. Suspension refinement is another area worth probing given the vehicle's age, even though no advisories have been recorded. Press each corner of the car and listen for any clonks or knocking from the front suspension, which can indicate worn anti-roll bar drop links, top mounts, or lower arm bushes, all known wear items on i10s of this generation. On the road, pay particular attention to behaviour over speed humps and uneven surfaces, where any rear-end wallowing, excessive bouncing after bumps, or clonking from the rear would suggest degraded rear dampers or coil springs. Finally, given the low annual mileage, confirm that the cambelt or timing chain service interval has been observed according to schedule, and check for any oil leaks around the engine and gearbox during a cold-start inspection, as seals on lightly used vehicles can harden and weep with age rather than wear.