2016 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · WN66 UHO

A persistent pattern of front-end braking wear and inner-edge tyre deterioration defines the mechanical profile of this 2016 Hyundai i10. Across five of the eight recorded tests, the nearside and offside front brake pads have been flagged as wearing thin, with the most recent examination on 14 November 2025 recording approximately 2mm of friction material remaining alongside advisories for front brake disc wear and a nearside rear service brake binding slightly. Front tyre inner-edge wear has appeared as an advisory or failure item on four separate occasions between 2021 and 2023, with tread depths recorded as low as 2.2mm, suggesting either a recurring alignment geometry issue or consistent wear characteristics on this axle. The single failure on 11 November 2021 was attributable to an exhaust lambda sensor reading outside specified limits after the second fast idle, which was rectified to allow a pass six days later, and no further emissions issues have been recorded. The trend from 2023 to 2025 shows a stabilising but not resolved picture, with brake wear advisories continuing year on year rather than clearing. With only 23,572 miles accumulated over roughly a decade of use, the recorded annual mileage is exceptionally low at approximately 2,357 miles per year. The testing history shows no prolonged gaps, with annual examinations recorded consistently from 2019 onwards, indicating the vehicle has remained on the road throughout. Such low annual mileage can result in certain components experiencing age-related degradation rather than wear-related degradation; brake discs and pads can develop surface corrosion from infrequent use, rubber components such as bushes and boots can deteriorate from static exposure, and brake calipers can seize from lack of regular actuation. The repeated advisories for binding rear brakes and thinning front pads at this mileage level suggest that usage patterns have been insufficient to keep working surfaces clean and free from light corrosion. A prospective buyer should focus the pre-purchase inspection on the front braking system and front wheel geometry, given the recurring advisory pattern. On a test drive, listen for any scraping or grinding noise from the front wheels during low-speed manoeuvres, which would indicate the pads have worn beyond the 2mm recorded in November 2025 and now contact the discs. Feel for any pulling to one side under light braking, which combined with the recurring inner-edge tyre wear pattern could suggest a tracking or suspension linkage issue that has not been rectified. Inspect the nearside rear brake for signs of the binding advisory worsening, testing by rolling the vehicle slightly with the handbrake released to confirm the wheel rotates freely without drag. Request evidence that the front brake pads and discs have been replaced since November 2025, as the recorded 2mm remaining is at or very close to the minimum serviceable thickness. Additional checks should include a thorough examination of the underside and exhaust system, given the 2021 lambda sensor failure and the vehicle's age. Inspect the lambda sensor wiring and exhaust manifold area for oil contamination or corrosion, and verify there are no current emissions warning lights illuminated on the dashboard. Given the low annual mileage, examine all suspension components, including coil springs, anti-roll bar links, and wishbone bushes, for signs of perishing or surface rust that could lead to knocking over uneven surfaces. The tyres should be measured for current tread depth and inspected for any uneven wear pattern, particularly on the inner shoulders, as the recurring advisories suggest an alignment concern may persist. Finally, confirm that the child seat advisories are not masking underlying seatbelt retraction faults by requesting that any rear seats be inspected with the child seats removed.