2010 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · YS59 NHC

The 2010 Hyundai i10 presents a stable and recently improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 30 April 2026 at 80,112 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean sheet is significant because it follows a failure just ten days earlier on 20 April 2026 at 80,105 miles for rear brake imbalance across axle two. The rapid retest and pass within the same month suggests the braking issue was promptly rectified rather than ignored. Looking further back, the pattern shows a vehicle that has had minor brake and suspension advisories but nothing that escalated into repeated dangerous failures, indicating a broadly responsible ownership history with defects addressed at each test cycle. The mileage profile tells a consistent story of light use. At roughly 5,007 miles per year over sixteen years, this is well below the UK annual average of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles. The record shows steady accumulation: 73,792 miles in May 2023, 76,805 miles in May 2024, 79,058 miles in May 2025, and 80,112 miles by April 2026, which translates to approximately 1,000 to 2,300 miles per year in recent use. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings that would suggest clocking or extended periods of disuse. The annual testing pattern has been maintained consistently since at least 2023, which itself reflects a conscientious approach to compliance. The recurring theme across multiple tests is brake-related wear and minor suspension component degradation. In May 2024 at 76,805 miles, both front service brakes were flagged as binding but not excessively, and the nearside front lower suspension arm bush along with both front anti-roll bar linkage bushes were noted as worn without excessive movement. These are typical consumable wear items on a city car of this age and mileage, but the fact that they appeared together suggests the front end may have endured harder use than the odometer alone implies, possibly urban driving with frequent speed bumps and tight manoeuvres. The rear brake imbalance that caused the April 2026 failure further confirms that braking components deserve close attention. A prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system, including caliper slide mechanisms, brake discs, and pad wear distribution across both axles. The front suspension bushes and anti-roll bar linkages should be physically checked for play, as worn bushes can affect steering precision and tyre wear even when not yet at the point of dangerous failure. Given the low annual mileage, also inspect tyre age and sidewall condition, since rubber degrades with time regardless of tread depth. The clean April 2026 pass is reassuring, but the cluster of advisories in 2024 and the late April 2026 failure both point to a vehicle that needs attentive, ongoing mechanical care rather than neglect.