2015 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · SH15 AAE

A consistent pattern of MOT pass results across five consecutive tests defines the roadworthiness history of this 2015 Hyundai i10, with the most recent examination on 1 April 2026 returning a clean pass and no advisories, advisories, or defects recorded. The three tests prior to that, completed in April 2023, April 2024, and April 2025, also passed without any advisory items being raised by the inspecting tester, which points to a stable mechanical state at each annual check. The only departure from this clean record came at the April 2022 test, when the vehicle passed but received three advisories relating to the front braking system: the front brake pads were noted as wearing thin, and both the nearside and offside front brake discs were recorded as worn but not excessively. No other component, structural, or emissions issues have been flagged at any test, and there are no recorded failures, refusals, or refusals due to dangerous defects in the documented history. This sequence of outcomes, uninterrupted by failures, suggests that the vehicle has remained within acceptable safety and environmental thresholds throughout its testing life, though the 2022 advisories are the primary historical signal that front brake component wear had been progressing at that point. The recorded mileage of 26,586 miles over an eleven-year vehicle age equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 2,417 miles, which is substantially below the typical usage rate for a city-oriented hatchback of this type. This low average is consistent across the five recorded MOT tests, with no sudden jumps between consecutive examinations that would indicate heavy recent use, a long motorway commute, or an odometer discrepancy. From a mechanical standpoint, such modest annual mileage generally means that wear-related components including brake friction materials, tyres, and suspension bushes have accumulated relatively few duty cycles, although it also raises the possibility that the vehicle may have experienced extended periods of inactivity. Standing time can affect components such as the 12V battery, brake discs through surface corrosion, and exterior rubber seals, so a prospective buyer should be mindful of age-related deterioration on items that do not necessarily appear on the MOT record. Given that the only flagged items in the entire MOT history relate to the front brake discs and pads in April 2022, a physical inspection of the front braking system should be a priority. The advisories indicated pads approaching their wear limit and discs showing measurable wear, though neither was deemed to require immediate replacement at the time of test. Four years have passed since those advisories were raised, so the pads may well have been replaced in the interim, or they may now be due for renewal depending on subsequent use. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for any grinding or squealing from the front wheels under light braking, feel for vibration or pulsation through the brake pedal which would suggest disc lipping or runout, and check that the vehicle stops in a straight line without pulling to one side, which can indicate a binding caliper or uneven pad wear. The handbrake should also be tested on an incline to confirm it holds firmly, as rear brake mechanisms on low-mileage cars can seize from infrequent use. Beyond the braking system, the structural and suspension components that have produced no advisories across five tests should still be physically examined, particularly given the vehicle's age. Corrosion on underbody panels, suspension arms, and brake pipes should be inspected visually, as eleven years of exposure to road salt and moisture can initiate surface rust even on vehicles that have passed every MOT. On the test drive, particular attention should be paid to any knocking or clonking noises from the front suspension over speed humps or uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn drop links, anti-roll bar bushes, or wishbone bushes, any vagueness or looseness in the steering, and any fluid leaks from beneath the engine or transmission once the vehicle is warmed up. Tyre condition should be checked for both tread depth and age-related sidewall cracking, and all fluid levels verified with the engine cold. A clean MOT record removes the immediate concerns of documented defects, but a careful physical inspection and test drive remain essential to confirm that the vehicle's current condition matches its test history.