2011 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · YA11 EXP

A pattern of recurring electrical faults and persistent brake irregularities defines the MOT history of this Hyundai i10, with two of the most recent tests (October 2024 and December 2025) ending in failure and a third (December 2024) only just achieving a pass after rectification. The nearside headlamp has failed on dipped beam on two separate occasions within fifteen months, suggesting an underlying wiring, switch, or bulb seating issue rather than a one-off component failure. The offside rear brake binding advisory first appeared at the December 2025 test, but the earlier December 2024 entry flagged front disc wear with heat damage and scoring on both sides, indicating thermal stress consistent with repeated binding episodes. The sub-frame corrosion advisory has now appeared at three consecutive tests, progressing from a clean record in 2021 and 2022 to a documented structural observation by late 2023, and the thermostat housing coolant leak advisory from December 2025 introduces a further pressurised-system concern. Against an age of roughly fifteen years, the recorded mileage of 87,437 miles equates to approximately 5,829 miles annually, which is markedly low and consistent with light short-journey use or extended periods of standing. The mileage progression shows modest gains between tests, with gaps of twelve to fifteen months between some entries, indicating the vehicle has been used intermittently rather than as a primary daily driver. While lower annual mileage reduces wear on high-speed components such as the clutch and drivetrain, it often accelerates corrosion on undersealed components, exhaust mounting rubbers, and brake caliper slide mechanisms due to infrequent operation and prolonged moisture exposure, which aligns with the sub-frame corrosion advisory and the binding brake observations in the record. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the front sub-frame during a pre-purchase inspection, as the three-year pattern of advisories suggests surface corrosion that could advance towards structural significance if untreated; tap it with a screwdriver handle to listen for flaky, thin-sounding metal rather than a solid ring. The headlamp defects warrant a careful walk-around at dusk to confirm both dipped and main beam operation, and the nearside wiper linkage should be observed for full screen coverage, as both sides previously failed to clear effectively. On the test drive, listen for clonks or shudders from the front suspension over speed bumps, which would indicate that the corroded front suspension arm bush or ball joint has progressed beyond advisory stage, and apply the brakes firmly from around 30 mph to detect any rear pulling or judder consistent with the binding caliper history. Finally, inspect the ground beneath the coolant reservoir and thermostat housing for fresh green or pink residue, and check the engine oil level and underside for weeps that would confirm the recurring minor oil leak has not worsened.