2008 Hyundai I10 1.1L Petrol · SC08 VTA

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass on January 16, 2026, at 51,753 miles. This result indicates a stable maintenance trend where the owner intervened to rectify previous failures. While the car suffered failures in 2024 and early 2025, the subsequent passes with no recorded advisories suggest that the current owner is proactive in addressing identified mechanical faults to bring the car back to DVSA standards. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,875 miles per year. Between February 2024 and January 2025, the car covered only 2,415 miles, and it added another 2,414 miles in the year leading up to the 2026 test. This low usage pattern typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it increases the risk of age-related degradation such as perished rubber seals, dry bushings, and fluid breakdown due to long periods of stationary time. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on structural integrity and suspension components, as low-mileage cars often suffer from hidden corrosion that does not manifest through mechanical wear. Check the underbody for surface and structural rust, particularly around the sills and wheel arches. Given the history of failures in 2024 and 2025, verify the current state of the brake calipers for binding and inspect the condition of the suspension control arm bushes, as these parts can crack or degrade rapidly when used infrequently.