2014 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · WN64 OFM

The most recent DVSA examination took place on 15 September 2025, at which the vehicle was presented and passed without any advisories, failures, or recorded defects. A review of the historical test record reveals a consistently clean pattern across the five consecutive annual tests available, with each examination returning a straightforward pass and no items flagged for attention by the testing station. Such an unbroken sequence of advisory-free outcomes is a positive indicator of stable maintenance and suggests that the vehicle has been kept in a roadworthy condition throughout this monitoring period. For a prospective buyer, this clean record provides reassurance that the car has not been presenting any recurring or progressive defects that would have warranted technician attention at prior tests. In terms of usage, the recorded odometer reading of 87,567 miles on a 2014 model year vehicle represents an annualised accumulation of roughly 7,300 miles, which is broadly typical for a car of this age and segment. This mileage profile points to consistent everyday use rather than extremes of either long-term standing or excessive high-mileage driving, both of which carry their own distinct wear implications. At this rate of accumulation, consumable components such as brake friction material, tyres, and general service items will have experienced normal progressive wear, but the vehicle is unlikely to have suffered the accelerated component fatigue often associated with high-mileage examples or the corrosion and fluid degradation issues commonly seen on vehicles that have spent extended periods unused. Given the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection appropriate to a vehicle of this age and mileage bracket. Particular attention should be paid to the tyres, as twelve-year-old rubber is highly susceptible to sidewall perishing and cracking from age alone, even if the tread depth remains legal; any visible crazing or hardening of the sidewall compound should prompt replacement regardless of remaining tread. The brake discs and calipers should be examined for surface corrosion, which can accumulate during periods of damp weather or short journeys, and the caliper slide pins should be checked to ensure they are free to move without binding, as seized calipers can lead to uneven pad wear and pulling under braking. The exhaust system, including mounting rubber and rear silencer, should be inspected for corrosion given the age, and the underside of the vehicle should be examined for any surface rust developing on suspension arms or structural components. Additional checks should include verification of the 12-volt battery condition, as units of this age frequently begin to show reduced cranking performance, particularly in colder conditions, and confirmation that the cambelt or timing chain service interval has been observed according to schedule. All fluid conditions warrant attention, with engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and gearbox lubricant assessed for age and contamination; brake fluid in particular is hygroscopic and degrades on a calendar basis regardless of mileage, so a fluid renewal history should be verified. On a test drive, listen for any suspension clonks over uneven surfaces, particularly from the front anti-roll bar bushes and lower arm bushes which are common wear points on city cars of this era. Any uneven tyre wear, brake shudder under heavy application, or pulling to one side should be investigated promptly, as these may indicate worn suspension components or binding brake calipers that have not yet manifested as an MOT failure but would warrant rectification.