2015 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · ST15 KPE

A fractured front coil spring, a significantly worn rear brake disc, and a recurring pattern of tyre cracking and inner-edge wear mark this Hyundai i10's MOT history as one with clear mechanical concerns rather than a clean record. The most recent test on 25 November 2025 returned a pass with no advisories, but this follows a fail on 7 November 2024 that flagged both a nearside front coil spring fracture and serious rear brake disc wear, and a subsequent pass the following day with the same advisories still listed. Earlier entries from November 2022 and November 2023 show consistent advisories for rear tyre cracking and sidewall perishing, and the 2023 test also recorded a worn and pitted offside rear brake disc. The cumulative picture is of a vehicle that has had repeat issues with its rear braking components and tyre condition, even though it has remained broadly roadworthy at each annual test. The recorded mileage of 62,934 miles across roughly eleven years equates to an annual average of around 5,700 miles, which is notably low for a city car of this type. This level of use typically means the vehicle has seen short journeys rather than long motorway runs, which has implications for component wear patterns. Brake discs and pads can suffer from corrosion and uneven wear when a car is used predominantly for low-speed, short trips, as the components do not get sufficient heat cycling to clear surface rust and maintain even pad transfer. Equally, tyres on a lightly used car can develop sidewall cracking from age and UV exposure rather than from tread wear, which is consistent with the repeated perishing advisories on both rear tyres across consecutive tests. For a prospective buyer, the suspension and braking items flagged in the 2024 fail should be the priority areas for physical inspection, even though the car currently holds a clean pass. The fractured nearside front coil spring will have been replaced prior to the November 2024 retest, but it is worth checking the offside front spring for any signs of sagging, corrosion at the coils, or noise over speed bumps, as coil springs on small city cars of this era can fail in pairs. On the rear axle, the worn and pitted offside rear brake disc noted in 2023 and the significantly worn rear brake disc flagged in the 2024 fail suggest the discs have been replaced at least once, and on a test drive any pulsation through the brake pedal, pulling to one side under firm braking, or grinding noises from the rear should be investigated promptly. Binding rear calipers or compromised handbrake mechanism are also worth checking, as rear disc handbrake assemblies on i10s of this generation can seize when lightly used. The tyre advisories warrant particular attention given their recurrence over four consecutive test entries. Cracking on the sidewalls of both rear tyres was noted in 2022, 2023, and 2024, alongside inner-edge wear on both fronts and a nail in the offside rear tread. Even with a clean 2025 pass, the buyer should inspect the current set of tyres closely for any signs of perishing, bulges, or uneven wear patterns, as age-related rubber degradation can progress between tests. Front tyres wearing on their inner edges can also point to geometry issues such as worn suspension bushes or steering rack wear, so a test drive should include steady cruising on a straight road to detect any steering pull or vibration, and a check for knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces would be advisable given the spring failure recorded just over a year ago.