2019 Hyundai I10 1.0L Petrol · YS19 FFB

A persistent issue with front tyre wear and an isolated suspension bush advisory define the mechanical profile of this 2019 Hyundai i10, supported by six MOT records spanning 2022 to 2026. The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, but it carried advisories for both offside front and offside rear tyres being worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, marking the fourth consecutive test cycle in which tyre condition has been flagged in some form. A more significant event occurred at the 17 March 2023 test, where a dangerous failure was recorded for the offside front tyre having ply or cords exposed, accompanied by an advisory for nearside front tyre wear and wall damage on the same visit. The 28 February 2024 pass added two further advisories worth noting for long-term integrity, specifically a nearside front brake pad advisory for thin pads and an offside front lower suspension arm advisory indicating the rearmost bush was starting to detach from its bonded casing. The intervening 2025 test recorded no defects, suggesting a brief window of clean roadworthiness before the tyre wear pattern re-emerged. With 47,226 miles accumulated over approximately seven years, the vehicle is averaging around 6,747 miles per year, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a small city car of this age. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, with annual MOTs recorded consistently from 2022 through 2026, and the mileage progression between tests appears steady rather than showing extended periods of standing or sudden spikes. This kind of regular, moderate annual mileage tends to keep consumables and suspension items working as intended, but the recurring front-end advisories indicate that certain components on the i10 are experiencing accelerated wear relative to the overall distance covered. The brake pad advisory in 2024 and the suspension bush advisory on the same test point to typical wear items being approached at a rate consistent with urban driving conditions. For a prospective buyer, the primary areas to investigate on a physical inspection are the front tyres and the offside front lower suspension arm. Given the pattern of edge wear and the dangerous cord exposure failure in 2023, it is worth checking the current tread depth across both front tyres and looking for uneven shoulder wear, which on a front-wheel-drive city car often points to misalignment, worn suspension linkages, or incorrect pressures. On the suspension side, the 2024 advisory described the rearmost bush on the offside front lower arm as starting to detach from its bonded casing. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, and check for vague steering response or a feeling of looseness during direction changes. The component should be inspected on a ramp for any visible separation of the bush from the arm, and if the original part has not been replaced since the 2024 advisory, it will be due for renewal. The brake system should also be verified, as the nearside front pads were noted as wearing thin in February 2024 and may now be approaching or past the minimum friction material thickness depending on driving conditions since. On test, the car should stop squarely without pulling to either side, and there should be no grinding noise or pulsation through the brake pedal. Given the dangerous tyre failure in 2023, it is also sensible to confirm that the replacement tyres fitted since are within date and that a full-size spare or inflation kit is present and serviceable. Finally, a general inspection for any corrosion on the underside, particularly around suspension pick-up points and brake lines, is advisable, as MOT advisories do not always capture early-stage surface rust before it becomes a structural concern.