2013 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · SY63 XOA

This 2013 Hyundai I10 presents an exceptionally clean MOT record. The most recent test, conducted on 27 November 2025 at 68,407 miles, passed with zero defects. This marks five consecutive years of first-time passes with no advisories or failures, a trend that has remained consistently stable and shows no sign of deterioration. For a thirteen-year-old city car, this is a strong indicator of careful ownership and proactive maintenance. The mileage pattern tells a clear story. Between November 2021 and November 2025, the car covered just 8,383 miles over four years, averaging roughly 2,095 miles annually during that window. The earlier period from 2021 back to the start of the recorded history shows a similar low-mileage profile, with the car accumulating only about 5,262 miles per year across its entire life. This is well below the UK average of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles per year. Such low usage raises a different concern: long periods of standing can cause perished rubber brake hoses, seized handbrake cables, and flat-spotted tyres, none of which have yet surfaced as defects on the MOT but warrant close physical inspection. Despite the spotless record, a buyer should still examine the underbody for surface corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframes, and sills, as short-trip driving accelerates moisture retention and rust formation even on low-mileage cars. The front suspension lower arms and anti-roll bar links deserve attention, as these are common wear items on the i10 that typically begin to deteriorate around the 60,000-mile mark. Brake discs and pads should be measured for thickness, since infrequent use can lead to disc corrosion and uneven pad deposition rather than the usual friction wear. Tyre date codes should be checked; even with ample tread depth, rubber older than six years can crack internally. The exhaust system and DPF, if fitted, benefit from a cold-start check to confirm smooth idle and no rattling from a deteriorating catalytic converter heat shield. With no recurring faults in the record, the risk of hidden mechanical neglect is low, but the low-mileage profile means age-related degradation is the primary concern rather than wear. A short test drive over varied road surfaces, paying attention to clunks from the steering column and column lock mechanism, rounds out a sensible pre-purchase check on this well-documented example.