2012 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · WR62 PDX

The vehicle demonstrates an improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at 56,724 miles on the 2026-02-26 test. Prior to this, the Hyundai suffered a significant failure on 2025-02-26 at 53,769 miles. The owner rectified the excessive wear in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint and bush, corrected the misaligned headlamps, and replaced the worn offside front tyre to achieve a pass later that same day. This swift rectification of major defects indicates a shift towards adequate upkeep after a period of neglect. Averaging roughly 4,052 miles annually over fourteen years, the vehicle has led a low-mileage life. The mileage accumulation aligns logically across the timeline, with approximately 6,500 miles covered between the March 2024 and February 2025 tests, and a further 2,955 miles added before the most recent test in February 2026. The data shows no abnormal gaps or sudden spikes in usage, suggesting consistent, light urban use rather than prolonged periods standing idle or harsh motorway driving. The critical focus for a physical inspection is the nearside front suspension. The tester flagged slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint during the March 2024 failure at 47,262 miles, which escalated to an excessively worn ball joint and pin or bush by the February 2025 failure at 53,769 miles. Although the owner replaced or repaired these components to pass the 2025 test, this rapid deterioration over just 6,500 miles highlights a vulnerability in the front lower arm assembly. A buyer must thoroughly evaluate the nearside front suspension for any returning play and check the offside front suspension arm, as uneven loads often mask symmetric wear. The braking and lighting systems require close scrutiny as consumable neglect has featured heavily. The March 2024 test revealed thin front brake pads, while both front position lamps failed to illuminate. By February 2025, the offside front tyre had worn to the legal limit on its edge, and both headlamps aimed incorrectly. Failing twice on basic consumable items like tyres, bulbs, and brake pads suggests previous owners skipped routine servicing. Verify the current tread depth and brake pad thickness in person, and ensure the headlamp alignment remains stable, as misaligned beams often point to underlying front-end distortion or poor bulb seating.