2012 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · YH62 AXF

The 2012 Hyundai I10 presents a generally stable maintenance trend with a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 24 September 2025 at 56,920 miles. The tester flagged only a minor advisory for a slightly damaged or perishing nearside rear tyre, a routine consumable item. The vehicle has passed its last two MOTs, indicating no escalating mechanical or structural failures. The pattern suggests a car that has been kept in reasonable order, though the record reveals a few intermittent faults that were promptly rectified. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,066 miles per year. Between the February 2024 test at 53,100 miles and the December 2024 test at 53,532 miles, only 432 miles were covered in ten months, suggesting prolonged periods of standing. The jump from 53,532 miles in December 2024 to 56,920 miles by September 2025 represents 3,388 miles in nine months, a modest but more active usage phase. Low annual mileage can reduce wear on drivetrain components but raises the risk of deteriorated rubber bushes, perished tyres, and moisture-related corrosion from infrequent use. A buyer should inspect the front suspension closely. In December 2024 at 53,533 miles, the tester failed the car for an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint and a split dust cover. While this was repaired ahead of the same-day retest, the failure points to potential neglect of front-end components. Check for uneven tyre wear, clunking over bumps, and play in both front suspension arms and track rod ends. The nearside rear tyre advisory from September 2025 warrants a thorough inspection of all four tyres for cracking, perishing, and tread depth, particularly if the car has stood idle for long stretches. Inspect the seat belt mechanism for the nearside rear position, which failed in February 2024 for not functioning as intended at 53,092 miles. Confirm the belt retracts, locks under sharp pulls, and the buckle engages cleanly. Given the low mileage and intermittent use, examine underbody components for surface corrosion, check brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, and verify the exhaust system for leaks or deterioration from condensation buildup during short trips.