2008 Hyundai I10 1.1L Petrol · WK08 KXC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative maintenance. While the most recent test in May 2023 at 125,576 miles showed only a minor exhaust leak with a temporary repair to the flexi joint, previous records indicate a history of deteriorating mechanical condition. The trend has shifted from a failed inspection in late 2020 to a stable state, yet the recurring nature of certain faults suggests the vehicle is nearing its primary service life. At 125,576 miles, the car has averaged approximately 7,000 miles per year, which is consistent with an eighteen-year-old city car. There is a notable gap in data between October 2019 and November 2020, where the vehicle covered over 4,500 miles but failed its inspection significantly. This period shows a lapse in upkeep, as the failure at 121,407 miles cited exposed tyre cords and dangerously corroded brake pipes, suggesting the vehicle was being driven with safety-critical defects before they were addressed. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear braking system and suspension components, as the offside rear brake pipe and rear trailing arms have been flagged for corrosion since 2019. The steering rack inner joints were noted to have play in 2022, which requires physical verification to ensure the issue has not worsened into a mechanical failure. Additionally, the nearside rear wheel bearing has been reported as noisy across three consecutive years, indicating a persistent component wear that likely requires immediate replacement. The condition of the seatbelts is also a' concern, specifically noted as frayed or damaged in multiple tests between 2019 and 2022. Given the history of surface corrosion on the suspension arms and shock absorbers, the structural integrity of the underbody should be scrutinized to ensure that surface-level rust has not progressed into deep structural decay. The temporary exhaust repair noted in the latest record also suggests that the exhaust system is nearing the end of its functional life and may soon require a full replacement.