2018 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · SC67 PPV

The defining mechanical story of this Hyundai i10 centres on a brake-related failure that pushed the vehicle into the Dangerous category at the start of 2025, followed by a clean pass at the subsequent test twelve months later. The 2025-01-30 test recorded dangerously worn front brake pads, dangerously worn rear brake pads, and a rear brake disc considered seriously weakened. The car was then retested the following day and passed with no defects recorded, suggesting replacement components were fitted in the intervening period. A prior advisory in January 2024 had already flagged the front brake pads as wearing thin, indicating a pattern of pad wear rather than an isolated incident. Apart from a minor failed item in January 2024, where the windscreen washer was not working on the first attempt but the car passed later the same day, the rest of the recorded history from 2021 through 2023 is unremarkable. The overall trajectory is therefore one of stable roadworthiness punctuated by a single, serious brake episode that has since been resolved. The mileage profile of this 2018 i10 is notably low, with 28,423 miles recorded against an age of approximately eight years, equating to around 3,553 miles per year. This level of annual accumulation is substantially below average for a vehicle of this type and age, and is consistent with light urban use or extended periods of standing. From a mechanical standpoint, low annual mileage can preserve the engine, clutch, and transmission internals, but it also tends to accelerate corrosion on brake discs, promote flat-spotting of tyres, and lead to deterioration of brake fluid, suspension bushes, and flexible coolant hoses through lack of regular thermal cycling. No multi-year testing gaps are evident in the MOT record, which is annual and continuous from 2021 onwards, suggesting the vehicle has been kept on the road throughout. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the braking system, given that this is the only area to have produced a failure or advisory across the recorded history. On a test drive, listen for any squeal, grinding, or scraping from the front or rear corners under light braking, which would suggest the replacement pads fitted after the 2025 failure are wearing prematurely or that pad material has transferred to the disc surface. Check for brake pedal pulsation or judder under firm application, as this points to disc runout or uneven wear on the new rear discs. Inspect the rear brake discs directly for any scoring, lipping, or corrosion around the outer edge, and confirm the caliper slides are operating freely without binding, since a binding rear caliper would explain accelerated pad wear. The front discs should similarly be checked for smooth, even surfaces and the pads visually inspected for even wear across both inner and outer faces. Suspension and tyre condition also warrant attention despite no recorded advisories on these components. The 2021 test flagged both front tyres as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, which can indicate either incorrect wheel alignment or worn suspension linkages. With eight years of service and low mileage, the front suspension bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and strut top mountings should be examined for perishing, cracking, or fluid leaks from the front struts. On the test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, and note any vagueness in the steering or uneven tyre wear patterns when the wheels are inspected. Given the low annual mileage, it is also prudent to verify the age of the brake fluid, the condition of the auxiliary 12V battery, and the freshness of the coolant, as these items degrade over calendar time regardless of distance covered.