2010 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · YS59 NHJ

The 2010 Hyundai i10 presents a mixed but largely stable maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT on 1 October 2025 at 84,377 miles. The vehicle passed, yet the tester flagged a nearside rear tyre showing damage, perishing or cracking, an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit, and both rear brake pipes corroded and contaminated with grease or other material. These advisories indicate that while the car remains roadworthy, attention to tyre condition and rear brake line integrity is overdue. The overall trend is neither sharply worsening nor clearly improving; corrosion advisories have recurred across multiple tests, suggesting a slow, persistent issue rather than a sudden mechanical failure. At roughly 16 years old with 84,377 miles, this i10 has covered approximately 5,274 miles per year, which is notably low for its age. The mileage progression is steady and consistent: 73,775 miles in September 2022, 77,607 in September 2023, 81,292 in September 2024, and 84,377 in October 2025, reflecting an annual accumulation of around 3,500 to 3,700 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the MOT entries align with this gradual usage pattern. Such low annual mileage typically reduces wear on drivetrain and suspension components, though it can allow corrosion to develop on brake lines and underbody parts if the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary. The recurring corrosion on rear brake pipes, flagged in both September 2023 at 77,607 miles and again in October 2025 at 84,377 miles, warrants close physical inspection. A buyer should examine the full length of the rear brake lines for pitting, flaking, or active leaks, particularly where contamination with grease or debris was noted. The coil spring corrosion flagged in 2023 did not reappear in the 2025 record, but both rear springs should still be checked for surface rust or cracking, as corrosion can progress internally before becoming visible. Tyre condition has been a consistent theme across multiple tests, including perishing and edge wear, so all four tyres and the spare should be inspected for age-related deterioration, uneven wear patterns, and sidewall damage. Given the vehicle's age and low mileage, rubber components such as suspension bushes, gaiters, and hoses may have deteriorated from age rather than use, and these should be assessed alongside the braking and suspension systems before purchase.