2018 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · WD67 LCX

A persistent pattern of front tyre wear and deterioration defines the mechanical history of this 2018 Hyundai i10, with advisories recorded at every MOT since 2022 despite the vehicle passing each test cleanly without a single recorded failure. The 2026 test on 19 January continued this trend, flagging both front tyres as worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge alongside perishing, and additionally recording similar perishing on the nearside rear tyre. The recurrence of inner-edge wear specifically on the front axle across multiple consecutive tests points to a chronic geometry or suspension geometry issue rather than isolated tyre ageing. Combined with the brake pad advisories logged in 2025 on both front pads, the record shows that the front axle is consistently under closer scrutiny than the rear, which has remained largely unflagged throughout the recorded history. Recorded mileage of 33,887 miles across eight years equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 4,236 miles, which is below the typical usage rate for a vehicle of this age and class. MOT tests have been conducted annually without any recorded gap, indicating the car has remained on the road consistently rather than being laid up for extended periods, which reduces the likelihood of dry-corrosion issues on the underbody, seized callipers, or deteriorated rubber components from standing. This relatively light and continuous usage pattern would generally be expected to preserve drivetrain longevity and limit wear on major mechanical components such as the clutch, engine internals, and rear brake components, though it does not eliminate the possibility of ageing-related perishing in rubber and plastic items which can occur regardless of mileage. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priority on inspection is the front suspension and wheel geometry, given the repeated inner-edge tyre wear advisories. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, pay particular attention to any steering pull to one side under braking or acceleration, and check for uneven feathering on the inner shoulders of any fitted tyres which would confirm ongoing misalignment. Front suspension components such as wishbone bushes, track rod ends, and drop links should be physically inspected for perished rubber or excess play, as failure of any of these would directly cause the inner-edge wear pattern observed repeatedly in the MOT history. The braking system warrants attention following the 2025 advisories on both front pads. On test, the pedal should feel firm and progressive without excessive travel, and the vehicle should track straight under heavy braking without juddering through the steering. Inspect the front discs for a distinct lip on the outer edge, which would confirm they have worn in service and may be approaching replacement thickness, and check the rear discs and pads for any binding or uneven wear which would suggest a seized caliper. Finally, the tyres should be examined closely for cracking in the sidewalls and tread blocks consistent with age-related perishing, and the spare wheel should also be checked as a deteriorated tyre in an unused position can still fail when called upon. A four-wheel alignment check followed by replacement of all four tyres would be a sensible immediate rectification, with a follow-up MOT in twelve months to verify whether the inner-edge wear pattern has been resolved.