2021 Hyundai I10 SE Connect MPI 1.2L Petrol · SW21 UDJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test on 21 January 2026 at 21,019 miles passed, it followed a failure just two days prior. The tester identified excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm bushes and a worn offside front bush. The immediate retest pass suggests these suspension components were addressed only after failing the MOT, rather than being replaced during routine servicing. The mileage profile is consistently low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,200 miles per year. This low usage often masks mechanical wear, but the gaps between tests reveal periods of potential neglect. For instance, the car covered only 935 miles between July 2024 and January 2025, yet failed that January test with multiple defects including perished tyres, a failed bulb, a wiper blade, and a frayed seat belt. The perishing tyres are a common symptom of a vehicle that sits for long periods, leading to rubber degradation despite low tread depth. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension to ensure the repairs made after the January 2026 failure were completed to a professional standard. Check the control arm bushes and joints for any remaining play or weeping that could indicate poor workmanship. Given the previous failure for perished rubber in early 2025, examine the sidewalls of all current tyres for dry rot or cracking. Additionally, verify the nearside rear seat belt webbing has been replaced or repaired, as this was a previously noted safety-critical defect in the record.