2018 Hyundai I40 1.7L Diesel · AP18 EYG

The 2018 Hyundai i40 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 25 July 2025 at 122,078 miles passing cleanly aside from a tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp. That TPMS light indicates a sensor fault or low pressure rather than a structural or mechanical failure, though it warrants investigation. The record shows no dangerous or major defects in the last three consecutive annual tests, suggesting the current owner has kept on top of routine servicing and consumable replacements. The vehicle has covered approximately 15,260 miles per year, which is high for an eight-year-old family estate. Mileage accumulation has been consistent rather than erratic, with around 9,300 to 10,300 miles added annually between mid-2021 and mid-2024, then a sharper jump of roughly 9,300 miles in the final twelve months leading to the July 2025 test. There are no suspicious gaps in the MOT record, and the annual test pattern aligns with regular use rather than prolonged standing. High mileage at this age means suspension bushes, shock absorbers, brake components, and drivetrain mounts will have seen considerable cycling and deserve closer scrutiny. The 2021 test at 58,938 miles flagged worn front brake discs with lipping and a chipped windscreen, both of which appear to have been addressed given the clean passes that followed. The 2022 test at 89,053 miles recorded thin outer front brake pads on both sides, another item that has since been rectified. These were consumable wear points rather than systemic failures, and the absence of repeat advisories suggests the owner responded promptly. No corrosion, suspension defects, or exhaust emissions failures have ever appeared on the record, which is encouraging for a car of this mileage. A buyer should still inspect the front brake discs and pads for remaining thickness, check the condition of rear brake calipers for any sign of binding, and examine the underside for corrosion on subframes, suspension mounting points, and exhaust hangers. The TPMS sensor fault needs diagnosing, and the windscreen chip from 2021 should be examined to confirm it has not spread beyond the repairable zone. Given the high annual mileage, a thorough test drive over broken surfaces will reveal whether suspension bushes and dampers have deteriorated beyond acceptable play.