2010 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · SL10 VCF

The 2010 Hyundai i10 presents a mixed maintenance picture, with the most recent MOT on 18 December 2025 at 70,739 miles resulting in a pass. However, the trend is not clearly improving. Three days prior, the same vehicle failed with a concerning cluster of issues including an ABS warning lamp, a holed offside rear axle mounting area with significant structural corrosion, and a binding offside front brake. The subsequent pass suggests these specific failures were addressed, yet several advisories persist. Slight wear in the steering rack and a frayed offside front seat belt webbing were noted on both the failed and passed tests, indicating deferred minor repairs. The nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit also carried over. This pattern suggests reactive rather than preventative maintenance, with serious faults fixed to pass but underlying wear items left to deteriorate. The mileage profile is notably low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,421 miles per year. The record shows a jump from 61,390 miles in November 2023 to 66,003 miles by November 2024, representing 4,613 miles in twelve months, then a further 4,736 miles to the December 2025 test at 70,739 miles. This is consistent rather than erratic, suggesting regular short-distance use. The low annual mileage raises the possibility of prolonged stationary periods, which can accelerate rubber component perishing and localised corrosion, a factor clearly visible in the suspension mounting areas. A buyer should prioritise a thorough underbody inspection, focusing on the rear suspension mounting points. The December 2025 failure cited a holed offside rear axle mounting with significant structural corrosion, a serious defect that compromises suspension geometry and structural integrity. While repaired for the pass, the surrounding areas remain vulnerable. The November 2024 test flagged corrosion across all four coil springs, both front suspension arms, and multiple Macpherson strut and trailing arm mounting points. This widespread corrosion suggests the vehicle has been exposed to prolonged moisture or salt, and a buyer should check whether the repair addressed only the failed area or the broader corrosion pattern. The braking system demands close scrutiny. The offside front service brake was binding in both December 2025 tests, a condition that can indicate a sticking caliper, collapsed brake hose, or handbrake cable issue. The November 2024 failure revealed both parking brakes were inoperative and the offside rear brake disc was pitted and heat damaged, pointing to long-term neglect of the rear braking circuit. A road test should assess whether the front binding has been fully resolved and whether the parking brake operates symmetrically. The persistent ABS fault lamp from the December 2025 failure also warrants diagnostic interrogation to confirm the sensor, tone ring, or module was properly repaired rather than simply cleared.