2016 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · VN66 XPE

The 2016 Hyundai I10 presents a stable and broadly positive maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 9 October 2025 at 54,145 miles returning a clean pass with zero defects. The preceding test on 26 September 2024 at 47,075 miles was also entirely defect-free, indicating consistent upkeep across the last two years. The only recorded fault in the entire history was a Nearside Front daytime running light failure flagged on 5 October 2023 at 42,690 miles, a minor electrical item that was evidently rectified before the following test. No recurring mechanical or structural defects appear in the record, and the trajectory from 2023 to 2025 shows a clear improvement from that single advisory to consecutive clean passes. The mileage pattern tells a straightforward story. Between October 2024 and October 2025, the car covered 7,070 miles, a notable increase over the 4,385 miles recorded in the prior twelve months between September 2023 and September 2024. Annual averages sit around 5,400 miles, which is low for a ten-year-old city car. The jump in 2024-2025 suggests either a change in ownership or a shift from light urban use to more regular commuting. Crucially, the MOT record shows no gaps in testing continuity, with tests completed every September or October since 2021, confirming the car has been in consistent use and kept legally roadworthy throughout. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. The 2023 daytime running light failure, while minor, warrants checking the condition of all exterior bulbs, wiring looms, and connectors for moisture ingress or corrosion, particularly around the front nearside headlamp assembly. Given the low annual mileage, inspect the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking even if tread depth remains adequate, as rubber degrades with time as well as use. Examine the underside for surface corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframes, and brake line brackets, since short-trip urban driving in a damp UK climate accelerates rust on underbody components that MOT testers may not flag until corrosion becomes structural. Brake components deserve close attention. Low-mileage city cars often suffer from sticking calipers and uneven disc wear due to frequent stop-start driving without sustained braking that would otherwise keep surfaces clean. Check for binding handbrake mechanisms on the rear, uneven disc scoring, and pad thickness across all four corners. Finally, verify the condition of suspension bushes and mountings, which can perish from age rather than mileage, and test the exhaust system for early-stage corrosion, particularly around the flexi-joint and rear silencer seams, as replacement costs on these components can be disproportionate to the vehicle's value.