2010 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · SL10 YLG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of accelerating structural and suspension degradation. While it passed its most recent test on January 2026 at 59,535 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior. The January failure highlighted critical safety issues including seriously weakened rear coil springs and a damaged Macpherson strut mounting. The recent pass suggests that major repairs are only being addressed when necessitated by an MOT failure, rather than through a proactive maintenance schedule. The recorded mileage of 59,535 miles is remarkably low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,700 miles per year. This low usage pattern often contributes to the types of faults noted in the record. Between January 2024 and January 2025, the car covered only 2,103 miles, suggesting it may sit stationary for long periods. Such inactivity frequently leads to accelerated corrosion on the sub-frame and suspension arms, alongside the degradation of rubber components and the accumulation of brake rust. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front sub-frame and suspension arms, as these have been flagged for corrosion since 2025. The January 2026 failure for seriously weakened rear coil springs and damaged shock absorbers indicates that the structural integrity of the suspension is failing. You should also verify that the rear brake discs were actually replaced, as the tester flagged them as worn and pitted prior to the most recent pass. Given the history of steering rack play and strut top bearing wear, a road test is essential to check for lingering knocks or vague steering through the front end.