2009 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · YP59 CHD

The vehicle achieved a pass certificate on 10 June 2026 at 61,643 miles, though this followed a failure on the same day regarding parking brake efficiency and excessively binding offside rear brakes. The maintenance trend indicates a deteriorating condition within the braking system, as rear brake binding issues have been flagged consistently since July 2024. While the recent retest confirms the car meets minimum legal standards, the persistence of mechanical defects suggests remedial work was likely performed to scrape through the inspection rather than addressing underlying wear. Mileage accumulation has been minimal, recording only 6,101 miles between the July 2024 and June 2026 tests, with just 1,526 miles covered in the last year. This low usage aligns with the vehicle's 17-year age and 61,643-mile total, averaging roughly 3,600 miles annually. Such infrequent use often correlates with the mechanical deterioration observed, particularly the seized or binding brake components noted in the 2025 and 2026 records. A prospective buyer must prioritise a detailed examination of the rear braking assembly, specifically checking for seized calipers or corroded handbrake linkages given the history of binding brakes and a leaking nearside rear caliper in June 2025. Front suspension arm bushes were recorded as splitting in 2024 and 2025, and although not explicitly mentioned in the latest test, the current advisory noting inner edge wear on both front tyres strongly suggests suspension geometry or tracking issues remain unresolved. Furthermore, the engine oil leak noted as non-excessive in both 2025 and 2026 requires monitoring to ensure it does not escalate.