2012 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · SL12 HXW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean MOT pass in October 2025 at 9,811 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a period of instability marked by a significant failure in March 2025. While the most recent test indicates no immediate defects, the transition from multiple-point failures to a clean pass suggests that the previous owner only addressed critical structural and safety issues when specifically prompted by the tester. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 700 miles per year. There is a notable gap between March 2023 (7,042 miles) and March 2024 (7,761 miles), where the car covered only 719 miles in a full year. Such low-frequency use often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluids, which is evidenced by the 2024 advisory regarding a perishing offside front tyre that suffered from age rather than tread wear. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody to assess structural integrity. The March 2025 failure identified corrosion on all four coil springs and corrosion on the front to rear brake hose ferrule. Although these were replaced or repaired for the subsequent pass, the presence of underbody corrosion suggests the vehicle has been exposed to damp environments. The inspector should check for bubbling paint on the sills and suspension mounting points to ensure the rust has not progressed beyond surface level into the structural metal.