2018 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · WM67 XBW

The Hyundai i10 presents a stable and improving mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 22 January 2026 at 34,812 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. That clean sheet, coming just five months ago, is a strong positive indicator, especially given the failures and advisories noted in the preceding January 2025 test cycle. The maintenance trend over the last two years is clearly resolving rather than worsening, suggesting the previous owner addressed the braking and tyre deficiencies promptly after the 2025 failure. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old city car. At 34,812 miles, the annual average sits at roughly 4,352 miles per year. The record shows a steady and consistent accumulation: 20,671 miles in January 2023, 25,568 miles in January 2024, 30,586 miles in January 2025, and 34,812 miles in January 2026, representing an increase of approximately 4,900 to 5,000 miles per year in recent years. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer readings, and the pattern points to regular, light urban use rather than long periods of inactivity. Despite the low mileage, the January 2025 failure and its associated advisories reveal a pattern worth noting. Both front brake pads were below 1.1.13 thresholds at less than 1.5 mm, and all three tyres flagged were not merely worn but perished and worn on the edge. Perished tyres on a low-mileage car often indicate age-related degradation from standing rather than use, raising the possibility the vehicle sat unused for extended periods between services. The 2024 test also recorded a cut and cracking on the offside front and nearside front tyres, reinforcing that rubber deterioration has been a recurring theme. A buyer should inspect all four tyres carefully for sidewall cracking, dry rot, and uneven edge wear, and verify the condition of the front brake discs and pads despite the recent pass, since the pads were critically thin just twelve months ago. Beyond tyres and brakes, the suspension and underside deserve a close visual check. Perished tyres and edge wear can sometimes point to worn suspension bushes or misaligned tracking, particularly on a front-wheel-drive city car used on urban roads. While no suspension or corrosion defects have appeared on any test, the low-mileage, light-use profile means the car may have spent considerable time stationary, which can lead to localised corrosion on brake components, exhaust mounting points, and subframe contact surfaces. A brief physical inspection of the underside and a test drive focused on brake feel and steering alignment will confirm whether the clean January 2026 result reflects genuinely sound condition or simply a recently remedied set of known weak points.