2018 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · SH18 UPB

The 2018 Hyundai I10 presents a largely stable maintenance profile through its MOT history, though the most recent test on 8 May 2025 at 50,963 miles flagged emerging rear brake wear that warrants attention. The tester recorded rear brake pads wearing thin alongside worn, pitted, or scored rear brake discs. Both items were classified as advisories rather than failures, meaning the vehicle remained roadworthy at the time. However, this is the first appearance of rear brake defects in the record, and the trend is now shifting from a clean history toward active deterioration. Left unaddressed, scored discs accelerate pad wear and reduce braking efficiency, particularly under heavier loads or downhill driving. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for an eight-year-old city car. From 18,419 miles on 17 May 2021 to 50,963 miles on 8 May 2025, the vehicle has covered 32,544 miles across four years, averaging roughly 8,136 miles annually. This sits slightly above the typical 6,370 miles per year suggested by the overall age, pointing to steady rather than light use. There are no suspicious gaps between test dates, and the annual cadence of MOT submissions indicates regular operation rather than prolonged standing. The 9,193-mile jump between the May 2024 test at 41,770 miles and the May 2025 test at 50,963 miles is the largest single-year increase in the record, which may explain the fresh rear brake advisories. A buyer should prioritise a close inspection of the rear braking system. The pitted or scored condition of the rear discs suggests the vehicle may have been driven with pads already worn beyond their service limit, or that the calipers are not retracting fully, causing prolonged friction. Check the disc thickness against manufacturer minimums and inspect the caliper slides and pistons for corrosion or seizure. The rear pad wear should be measured directly, as the advisory at 50,963 miles implies they were already thin and could require replacement imminently. Beyond the brakes, the 2023 advisory for worn front tyre edges at 33,199 miles hints at possible alignment or suspension geometry issues, even though no further tyre defects appeared in 2024 or 2025. A buyer should examine the inner and outer shoulders of all four tyres for uneven wear patterns and have the tracking and suspension bushes inspected, particularly the front lower arm bushes and anti-roll bar links common on this platform. The absence of corrosion or structural advisories across all five tests is encouraging, but a physical underbody check remains prudent given the vehicle's age and urban use case.