2015 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · YB64 AAF

A pattern of suspension arm wear dominates the mechanical record of this 2015 Hyundai i10, with the same nearside and offside front lower arm components flagged across two of the most recent tests. At the April 2026 examination, the vehicle passed but with an advisory recorded for slight play in the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint, mirroring the offside front arm bush wear advisory that appeared at both the December 2023 failure and the retest six days later. That earlier test was failed outright on a Major for an inoperative front windscreen washer, an easy rectification but a legal prohibition in its own right, while the suspension advisories have now persisted in the file for over two years. The trend is therefore neither clean nor worsening dramatically, but it does point to a chassis whose front suspension is steadily loosening and warrants close physical inspection rather than reliance on a recent pass alone. Mileage stands at 67,921 recorded miles across eleven years, which equates to roughly 6,175 miles annually and sits broadly in line with the average for a vehicle of this age. The gap between the December 2022 pass and the December 2023 retest is the shortest interval in the file, suggesting the car remained in active daily use, while the absence of a recorded 2024 test implies either a lapse in testing or a period off the road that cannot be confirmed from MOT data alone. The jump from the May 2025 pass to the April 2026 test indicates continued regular use, and the mileage accumulation appears steady rather than sporadic. Mechanically, an i10 driven at this rate will have seen normal wear on brake friction material, tyre shoulder blocks, and front suspension bushes, but the modest annual figure means major drivetrain components such as the clutch, dual clutch actuator, or engine internals are unlikely to be at end-of-life thresholds yet. For a prospective buyer, the priority on any inspection is the front suspension geometry. The recorded advisories concern the lower arm ball joint on the nearside and the arm pin or bush on the offside, so a test drive should be conducted over uneven surfaces and speed humps with the windows down to listen for clonking, rattling, or a dull knock from the front corners. On turning, any slack should manifest as a vague, wandering feeling in the steering or a soft, imprecise self-centring. With the wheel jacked and the tyre rocked at nine and three o'clock, excess movement at the lower arm joint or a visible split in the bush rubber would confirm that the advisory play has progressed to the point of replacement. Equally, the nearside rear tyre should be inspected for sidewall cracking or perishing, as the 2023 advisory in that area can indicate age-hardened rubber that may now be approaching the legal tread or structural limit. It is also worth verifying that the front washer system operates correctly, since the 2023 Major failure shows it has previously been non-functional, and a brief functional check of all washer jets, wiper blades, and the horn should be carried out before purchase. Given the recurring front arm advisories, a visual check underneath for any oily residue from the power steering or engine mounts, together with an examination of the rear brake shoes, handbrake cables, and exhaust mounting rubbers for corrosion typical of an eleven year old urban car, would round out the assessment. The MOT file does not establish the overall condition of the vehicle, but it does identify the precise components most likely to need attention, and addressing those items promptly should restore the car to a consistent standard of roadworthiness.