2010 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · YS59 NHG

The 2010 Hyundai i10 presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 02 February 2026 at 60,461 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet extends back through every available annual test in the history, including checks on 27 January 2025, 29 January 2024, 02 February 2023, and 01 February 2022. The maintenance trend is unambiguously stable, with no recurring faults, no advisories, and no failures documented across the entire five-test span. For a sixteen-year-old city car, that is a strong indicator of consistent mechanical care. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of light, steady use. The vehicle has covered roughly 5,090 miles over the four-year period from February 2022 to February 2026, averaging approximately 1,272 miles per year in that window. Across its full life, the 60,461 miles recorded at the most recent test equate to a low annualised rate of around 3,779 miles. The increments between tests are regular and modest, with no sudden jumps suggesting long-distance touring or prolonged standing. This pattern typically favours the longevity of wear components by avoiding the moisture cycling and flat-spotting that afflicts cars left idle for months. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection focused on the areas that MOT tests do not fully stress. At sixteen years old, structural corrosion remains a legitimate concern, particularly on the sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, even if no corrosion-related advisories have yet been flagged. The rear brake calipers and handbrake linkage on the i10 are known to develop binding issues over time, so a road test should include a low-speed roll check for dragging wheels and an assessment of the handbrake hold on a gradient. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be inspected for perishing and sag, given the age of the vehicle, and the exhaust system should be checked for corrosion at the joints and box sections. Tyre condition and date codes deserve attention, as low annual mileage often means older rubber that may look serviceable but has hardened beyond its safe life. The clean MOT history is reassuring, but it does not replace a hands-on mechanical inspection by a qualified technician before purchase.