2017 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · WP67 BNL

The Hyundai i10 presents a clean bill of health on paper. The most recent MOT, conducted on 12 November 2025 at 22,785 miles, passed with zero defects, advisories, or warnings. This continues an unbroken five-year streak of first-time passes stretching back to November 2021. The maintenance trend is stable. No recurring mechanical or structural faults have surfaced across the entire recorded history, which is a strong indicator of consistent basic upkeep and a low-stress operating environment. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story. Between 2021 and 2025, the car added just 4,606 miles over four years, averaging roughly 1,150 miles annually during that window. The broader nine-year average sits at approximately 2,532 miles per year, which is well below the typical UK annual figure of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles. The increments between tests are modest and consistent: 966 miles between 2021 and 2022, 2,564 miles between 2022 and 2023, 499 miles between 2023 and 2024, and 577 miles between 2024 and 2025. This pattern suggests the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary, likely used for short urban trips rather than sustained motorway running. Low mileage with prolonged sitting carries its own risks, even when the MOT record is spotless. A buyer should inspect the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, as the rubber may have perished from disuse rather than wear, and verify that the tread depth meets the 1.6mm minimum across all four wheels. The brake discs and pads deserve close attention. Calipers can seize and discs can surface-corrode when a car sits idle for weeks at a time, and the MOT test does not always catch early-stage binding or uneven pad deposition. Check the exhaust system for condensation-related corrosion, particularly along the rear silencer seams, where standing moisture accelerates rust from the inside out. Suspension components should be physically inspected despite the clean record. Coil springs can fracture and trailing arm bushes can perish on city cars that endure repeated kerb strikes and pothole impacts, even at low mileages. A thorough underbody examination for structural corrosion around the subframe mounting points and inner wing seams is advisable, as salt exposure during short winter trips can be disproportionately damaging compared to longer journeys that allow the underbody to dry fully. The clean MOT history is reassuring, but it does not substitute for a hands-on mechanical inspection given the specific risks associated with ultra-low annual mileage and extended stationary periods.