HYUNDAI I302016 · 1.6L Diesel

The Hyundai i30 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 3 December 2025 at 100,426 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior examinations show the same clean outcome, barring an anomalous failure on 29 November 2024 at 94,559 miles that was immediately followed by a pass at 94,561 miles on the same day, again with no defects logged. This pattern indicates no worsening mechanical condition and suggests any issue was minor and swiftly resolved. Mileage progression aligns with typical use for a 2016 registration. The record shows 73,349 miles at the 14 November 2022 test, rising to 84,121 by 5 December 2023, then 94,561 by 29 November 2024, and finally 100,426 by December 2025. Annual accumulation ran near 10,000 miles for the first three intervals before dropping to roughly 5,900 miles in the latest period, hinting at lighter recent use. The history is sparse but consistently dated around twelve months apart, reflecting disciplined MOT compliance rather than neglected gaps. No test in the sequence flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, binding calipers, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions problems, so the buyer faces no documented recurring faults. Still, a ten-year-old vehicle at six-figure mileage warrants a hands-on check of consumable and structural items the MOT may not capture. Inspect front lower arm bushes for splits, rear spring seats for fracture, and brake discs for lip wear. Examine sills and subframes for rust perforation that could threaten structural integrity. The unexplained same-day fail in November 2024 deserves a glance at the DVSA failure reason code to confirm it was non-mechanical, perhaps a lamp or documentation error. Previous owners clearly kept the car to pass standard annually, yet absence of advisories does not equal renewed components. A pre-purchase inspection should verify actual tyre tread depth and wiper condition, as these minor wear parts fall outside serious risk yet affect daily usability.