2009 Hyundai I10 1.1L Petrol · SP59 TBO

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile where the maintenance trend is one of worsening structural and mechanical degradation. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 59,716 miles, the record reveals corroded brake pipes and advanced corrosion on the rear axle and coil springs. This follows a significant failure in 2023 where the front sub-frame was found fractured in several places. The persistence of underside corrosion across multiple years indicates that the structural integrity is actively deteriorating despite the passing grades. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 59,716 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year. This low usage pattern often correlates with the issues observed here, as vehicles sitting for long periods are prone to accelerated corrosion and brake seizing. Between September 2023 and September 2024, the car covered only 1,462 miles, suggesting it is driven very infrequently, which explains why the components are failing from age-related decay rather than mechanical wear from high mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the sub-frame and mounting points to ensure the previous fractures noted in 2023 were professionally repaired rather than merely patched. The recurring history of binding service brakes, inoperative parking brakes, and corroded brake pipes suggests the braking system is prone to neglect. Specific attention should be paid to the condition of the rear axle and coil springs, as the advanced corrosion flagged in the latest 2025 test is likely to lead to future structural failures if not monitored closely.