2009 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · WM09 UDU

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 28 January 2026, though it should be noted that the same date also records a failure which was subsequently rectified to achieve the pass. This is a common occurrence where a vehicle is presented, fails, defects are repaired, and a re-test is carried out the same day. Evaluating the broader pattern, the trend is not one of stable, problem-free maintenance. Each of the three most recent test attempts has produced at least one failure, with recurring issues around headlamp aim and front position lamp functionality appearing across the 2024 and 2026 tests. While none of the recorded defects indicate structural or mechanical deterioration of the core running gear, the persistence of minor lighting and seat belt compliance issues suggests the vehicle may have been used intermittently or stored for periods without regular pre-test checks. The 2022 test, by comparison, was passed with advisories only, indicating that the more recent failures are a deterioration in presentation rather than evidence of worsening mechanical condition. With 56,331 miles recorded against a 2009 registration date, the vehicle has averaged approximately 3,314 miles per year over its seventeen-year life. This is well below the typical annual mileage for a city car of this type and points to either periods of light use or extended standing between drives. Such low annual mileage carries its own mechanical implications, particularly in older vehicles. Components that degrade with calendar age rather than mileage, including rubber bushes, drive belts, coolant and brake fluid, and the 12V battery, are likely to require attention regardless of the relatively low odometer reading. The advisory recorded in 2022 regarding front upper shock absorber bushes showing slight wear is consistent with age-related hardening of rubber components, even at modest mileage. Given the recurring lighting defects at recent tests, a prospective buyer should begin their inspection with a thorough functional check of all exterior lamps, ensuring both headlamps illuminate correctly, that the front and rear position lamps function on both sides, and that headlamp alignment is within legal limits. The central rear seat belt failing the 2026 test as not functioning as intended is a straightforward repair but should be verified to retract and latch correctly across all rear seating positions during a viewing. The advisories from 2021 concerning rear brake disc wear, scoring, and brake imbalance, combined with the 2022 advisories on rear inner tyre wear close to the legal limit, indicate that braking and tyre condition should be physically inspected. On a test drive, listen for any squeal or grinding from the rear brakes on light application, feel for any shudder through the brake pedal, and watch for the vehicle pulling to one side under braking, which would suggest a seized or binding caliper. Beyond the recorded MOT items, this low-mileage, older Hyundai i10 warrants particular attention to age-related deterioration that may not yet have manifested as a test failure. Tyre sidewalls should be carefully examined for cracking, perishing, or UV damage, as old tyres can fail unexpectedly despite retaining legal tread depth, and the 2022 advisory on rear inner tyres suggests uneven wear patterns worth checking for any tracking or suspension geometry concerns. The 12V battery should be load-tested, as a unit of this age is likely due for replacement regardless of its current state. Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time and should be considered overdue for renewal, while coolant condition and the integrity of the timing belt or chain, depending on the specific engine variant fitted, must be verified against the service schedule. With long periods of standing likely, the underside of the vehicle should be raised and inspected for corrosion on brake discs, seized caliper slide pins, exhaust system deterioration, and any fluid leaks from the engine or transmission that may have developed during periods of inactivity. Service history stamps and the condition of the cam belt or chain replacement record are particularly important to verify given the vehicle's age.