2012 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · RO62 WGP

The 2012 Hyundai i10 presented a PASS on its most recent MOT dated 18 August 2026, although the test was accompanied by five advisories that warrant careful consideration. The overall maintenance trend appears to be gradually worsening, as the vehicle has accumulated a number of advisories relating to brake wear, tyre condition, and suspension corrosion over successive tests, and the prior test on 6 August 2026 resulted in a FAIL due to a non-functional offside rear fog lamp. Notably, the August 2024 test produced two Dangerous defects concerning front brake pad material thickness falling below 1.5 mm, alongside major lamp failures, indicating that the vehicle has experienced a pattern of lighting and brake wear concerns that should not be dismissed as isolated events. With 105,253 recorded miles over approximately 14 years, this i10 has averaged around 7,500 miles annually, which is broadly consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no significant unexplained gaps in the MOT history to suggest long periods of standing, and the relatively even annual accumulation implies the car has been in regular service. That said, the cumulative wear on consumable items such as brake pads and discs, suspension springs, and tyres is consistent with a higher-mileage example, and buyers should anticipate that components subject to frictional wear will require closer scrutiny than they would on a lower-mileage equivalent. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the advisories recorded on the latest test, as several of them reflect progressive wear rather than one-off failures. The front brake discs are noted as worn though not excessively, with brake pads reported as wearing thin, suggesting that pad replacement is imminent and that the discs may soon follow depending on their measured residual thickness. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for any grinding or squealing from the front brakes, feel for brake shudder or vibration through the pedal under firm application, and check that the vehicle pulls up squarely without any pulling to one side, which could indicate a binding caliper. The offside rear coil spring corrosion advisory is also a meaningful item; corroded coil springs can weaken and potentially fracture with continued use, so it is worth inspecting for any visible cracking, listening for clonks over uneven road surfaces, and checking the vehicle's ride height for signs of sagging at the rear. Beyond the recorded advisories, several age- and mileage-related items merit hands-on inspection before purchase. The offside front tyre is noted as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, which may suggest a tracking or suspension geometry issue, so all four tyres should be examined for uneven shoulder wear and the sidewalls checked for perishing or cracking given the vehicle's age. The non-functioning central stop lamp advisory should be verified as repaired, and all other lighting should be confirmed operational, as the history shows recurring lamp defects including position lamps and number plate illumination. Given the car's age, it is also prudent to verify the condition of the 12V battery, check for any fluid leaks from the engine and transmission, inspect the exhaust system for corrosion at the mounting points and joints, and confirm evidence of timely servicing for items such as coolant, brake fluid, and transmission oil, all of which degrade over calendar years irrespective of mileage. Finally, the nearside rear seat belt webbing damage recorded in 2024 should be confirmed as rectified, as seat belt integrity is a critical safety item.