2009 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · WN59 OCS

The Hyundai i10 presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness profile, culminating in a clean pass on 29 September 2025 at 66,429 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly improving, with the most recent test showing only minor advisories rather than the recurring tyre deterioration seen in previous years. The slight play noted in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint is a typical wear item on a seventeen-year-old city car and does not indicate a systemic fault, but it does warrant monitoring. Overall, the record suggests a vehicle that has been kept in satisfactory condition without any serious structural or mechanical failures. The mileage pattern reinforces the impression of light, consistent use. Between the September 2021 test at 60,322 miles and the September 2025 test at 66,429 miles, the car covered just 6,107 miles over four years, averaging roughly 1,527 miles per year during that period. Prior to 2021, the annualised figure was closer to 3,908 miles, meaning the car has been driven significantly less in recent years. There are no gaps in the MOT record that would suggest long-term storage or a period off the road, and the mileage progression is logical with no anomalies. A prospective buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the front suspension, specifically the anti-roll bar linkage and its ball joints, given the advisory raised in the most recent test. The nearside front joint has slight play, and on a vehicle of this age and type, the offside equivalent is likely approaching a similar service life. Check for knocking over speed bumps and uneven tyre wear on the front axle as indicators of progressive deterioration. The rear tyre advisories that appeared consistently from 2022 through 2024 appear to have been addressed before the 2025 test, as no tyre defects were flagged at that point. Still, confirm the date stamps on all four tyres to verify they are a matching, recent set and not a mixed collection of older rubber. Inspect the underside for corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe mounting points and sills, as these small hatchbacks used in urban environments can accumulate hidden rust even when mileage remains low. The headlamp lens advisory from 2024 was not repeated in 2025, suggesting it was cleaned or resolved, but a quick check of beam clarity and brightness remains worthwhile.