2019 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · VF19 ATV

This 2019 Hyundai I10 presents a stable and improving roadworthiness trend, culminating in a clean pass on 18 June 2025 at 12,122 miles with zero defects. The preceding test history shows a single failed inspection on 25 June 2024 at 10,958 miles, where the tester flagged a defective nearside front wiper blade and a nearside front coolant leak. Both items were rectified before the same-day retest passed, indicating the previous owner addressed the faults promptly rather than ignoring them. No further advisories or failures have appeared since, suggesting the car has been maintained to a reasonable standard in the last twelve months. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a seven-year-old city car. Between 27 June 2022 at 5,647 miles and 23 June 2023 at 8,339 miles, the car covered just 2,692 miles in twelve months. The following year, from 23 June 2023 to 25 June 2024, it added only 2,619 miles. The most recent interval, from 25 June 2024 to 18 June 2025, shows a further modest increase of 1,164 miles. This pattern points to very light, short-trip use with extended periods of inactivity. Such low annual mileage can mask wear in some areas while accelerating deterioration in others, particularly where components suffer from lack of regular use rather than high mileage. Buyers should pay close attention to the cooling system during any pre-purchase inspection. The nearside front coolant leak flagged in June 2024, though repaired, warrants checking the condition of hoses, the radiator, and the water pump for signs of fresh weeping or residue around the nearside front area. Tyre condition deserves equal scrutiny. A car covering fewer than 1,200 miles per year will not wear treads down, but tyres can perish from age, UV exposure, and flat-spotting during prolonged standing. Inspect the sidewalls for cracking and verify the date codes to ensure they are not the original 2019 factory-fit rubber. Brake discs and pads should also be examined carefully. Light use and standing periods can cause surface corrosion on discs, leading to uneven braking or judder even with minimal pad wear. A brief road test will reveal whether the car pulls under braking or if the handbrake holds firmly on a gradient.