2016 Hyundai I40 1.7L Diesel · BP65 DZX

The 2016 Hyundai i40 presents a stable and improving mechanical picture at its most recent MOT on 8 July 2025, when it passed at 98,027 miles. Two minor advisories were recorded: rear brake pads wearing thin and a rear brake disc worn but not excessively. Both are routine consumable wear items for a car approaching 100,000 miles and do not indicate neglect. The trend over the past four years is encouraging. A 2023 failure for exposed ply on a nearside front tyre and slight play in a nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint was rectified before the same test session passed later that day, and neither defect has reappeared in subsequent tests. The 2024 and 2025 tests recorded no further defects beyond the rear brake wear, suggesting the previous owner addressed the flagged issues promptly and has maintained the vehicle to a reasonable standard since. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. From 81,669 miles on 7 July 2022 to 98,027 miles on 8 July 2025, the car covered roughly 16,358 miles over three years, averaging about 5,450 miles annually. This sits comfortably within the typical range for a private estate car and does not raise concerns about either excessive use or prolonged standing. The MOT record is complete with no gaps across the five-year span, giving a reliable picture of the vehicle's ongoing condition. A buyer should focus on the rear braking system during any pre-purchase inspection. The 2025 advisory confirms the rear pads and disc are approaching replacement, and the tester's wording on the disc suggests it is worn but still within tolerance. Have a garage measure disc thickness and pad depth against Hyundai's specification to confirm whether replacement is needed immediately or can wait. The nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, flagged with slight play in 2023, has not recurred, but it is worth physically checking for any play or knocking over uneven surfaces, as wear in this component can return. Given the car's age and mileage, also inspect the underside for corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframes, and brake line brackets, particularly if the vehicle has spent time in areas that use road salt. Tyre condition and age should be verified across all four corners, since the 2023 failure for exposed cords on the nearside front suggests at least one tyre was in poor condition at that time, and replacement quality since then is unknown.