2010 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · SC59 KVL

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear decline in brake and suspension care. While the most recent test in February 2025 at 44,758 miles passed, it followed a failure just one month prior at 44,747 miles. That failure highlighted an excessively binding offside rear service brake and poor parking brake efficiency. The subsequent pass noted worn and pitted discs and thin pads across the axle, indicating that the owner is only addressing faults once they reach failure thresholds rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,800 miles per year. Data from January 2022 to February 2025 shows an increase of only 2,678 miles over three years, suggesting the car sits stationary for long periods or is used infrequently. While low mileage reduces mechanical wear on the engine, it often correlates with the degradation of rubber components. The record confirms this through perishing tyres and corroded brake pipes, which are common symptoms of age-related exposure rather than high-mile use. A buyer must inspect the underbody specifically for the progression of corrosion. The 2023 test flagged corroded rear coil springs and front brake pipes, while the February 2025 test noted general suspension component corrosion. Because the vehicle sits infrequently, the risk of structural rust compromising the integrity of the brake lines is high. The braking system should be thoroughly tested for seized calipers, given the history of binding rear brakes, and all tyres must be checked for deep sidewall cracking which the advisories have consistently highlighted for several years.