2011 HYUNDAI I301.6L Diesel

The 2025-08-22 MOT at 45,514 miles passed, confirming that the 2011 Hyundai i30 remains roadworthy despite front brake disc pitting and thin front pads. The record shows a stable maintenance pattern, with every test since 2021 passing except the 2024 failure on the offside rear stop lamp and rear brake pad wear. Mileage has risen modestly over recent years, from 33,568 miles in August 2023 to 45,514 miles in August 2025, an increase of 11,946 miles in two years, or roughly 5,973 miles per year, while the vehicle’s age of 15 years translates to an average of just over 3,000 miles annually. The interval between the 2022 test at 26,869 miles and the 2023 test at 33,568 miles represents a 6,700‑mile jump, indicating periods of more intensive use. Recurring brake wear – front pads thin in 2025 and rear pads thin in 2024 – suggests frequent braking or delayed pad replacement, while the 2024 failure on the offside rear stop lamp points to possible wiring or bulb neglect. The 2023 test recorded slight play in the near side front anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint, a component that can affect suspension geometry, and earlier tests flagged perishing near side tyres and a driver’s door that cannot be opened from inside, both of which merit close inspection for structural integrity and corrosion. A buyer should therefore examine front brake disc condition, pad thickness, rear brake pad wear, rear lamp operation, anti‑roll bar linkage play, tyre sidewall condition, and the functionality of the driver’s door lock, while also checking for any unrecorded rust or structural damage that may not appear on the MOT.