2016 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · YM65 RGZ

The 2016 Hyundai I10 presents a stable but imperfect maintenance profile. The most recent MOT on 18 December 2025 at 42,882 miles passed, yet the tester flagged a TPMS light, a slightly distorted nearside front wheel, and both front tyres worn close to the legal limit with uneven edge wear. These are not catastrophic failures, but they indicate deferred attention to basic consumable upkeep. The trend is broadly stable rather than sharply worsening, though the recurrence of tyre-related advisories suggests the previous owner reacted to MOT prompts rather than maintaining the car proactively throughout the year. The mileage pattern is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle. The car covered just 3,879 miles between 18 December 2023 at 35,038 miles and 18 December 2024 at 39,003 miles, then recorded zero miles between December 2024 and the December 2025 test at 42,882 miles, implying the 2025 figure may reflect a recording anomaly or the vehicle stood unused for an extended period. Annual use of roughly 4,288 miles over the car's life is well below the UK average of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles per year. Prolonged standing can cause its own problems, including flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and moisture ingress into the exhaust system. The failed test on 18 December 2024 at 39,003 miles for a missing offside obligatory mirror is a minor but telling defect. It points to either accidental damage left unrepaired or a casual attitude toward compliance. The earlier failure on 18 December 2023 at 35,038 miles for an ineffective offside wiper blade reinforces this impression. Both are trivial fixes, yet they suggest the owner addressed faults only when legally compelled. A buyer should inspect the front suspension bushes and wheel bearings in person, given the distorted nearside front wheel rim flagged in the December 2025 test. A bent rim can indicate a significant impact with a kerb or pothole, potentially damaging the tyre sidewall and compromising structural integrity. The uneven front tyre wear points to possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension joints. Brake discs and pads deserve close inspection, particularly if the car has sat unused, as surface corrosion can develop rapidly on standing vehicles. The TPMS light warrants a diagnostic scan to determine whether a sensor has failed or a slow puncture persists beneath the visible tread.