2012 Hyundai I30 1.6L Diesel · EJ62 ACU

The December 2025 test at 156,277 miles returned a pass with only a windscreen chip advisory, yet the broader history reveals a deteriorating trend that began in 2021. A parking brake failure at 113,501 miles marked the first significant fault, followed by widespread suspension bush splitting across all four corners at the December 2023 test (138,256 miles). The January 2025 retest at 154,451 miles exposed binding rear brakes, worn pads and pitted discs, a split anti-roll bar dust cover and a near-limit rear tyre, indicating that the suspension and braking systems have been degrading under load. Mileage accumulation tracked a steady 11,000–12,000 miles per year until 2023, then jumped to roughly 16,000 miles in the thirteen months to January 2025 before dropping to barely 2,000 miles in the eleven months to December 2025. Annual test intervals have been maintained without gaps, and the odometer shows no suspicious jumps or plateaus, so the recorded 156,277 miles appears genuine for a 2012 model. A buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the rear brake calipers for seizure, given the binding advisories on both sides, and verify disc and pad thickness against the pitting noted in 2025. Front lower arm rear bushes and rear trailing arm inner bushes showed heavy splitting in 2023; these items rarely self-correct and will affect handling and tyre wear if left unaddressed. The anti-roll bar link dust cover split in January 2025 suggests the joint itself may be contaminated. Parking brake operation must be confirmed functional after the 2021 inoperative rear cable, and the windscreen chip should be repaired before it spreads. The record implies diligent early ownership gave way to deferred maintenance on suspension and rear brakes once the car passed 100,000 miles, with the recent low mileage possibly masking unresolved faults. Current roadworthiness rests on a clean December 2025 certificate, but the recurring advisories point to a chassis and braking system that will demand near-term expenditure to remain safe.