2014 Hyundai I30 1.6L Diesel · CE64 NLC

The vehicle shows a consistent history of mechanical wear concentrated on the front suspension and braking systems. In the most recent test in September 2025 at 105,529 miles, the car passed despite noted body damage to the bumpers and doors and a nearside rear tyre reaching the legal limit. While the tester identified corrosion on the rear suspension components, it had not yet reached a level of structural weakness. The failure to fully inspect the adult belt due to a child seat suggests a lapse in inspection thoroughness by the tester during that specific visit. The mileage progression is stable, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year, which is typical for a twelve-year-old vehicle. However, the record reveals a significant failure in September 2023 at 84,213 miles. Multiple faults were identified, including an inoperative parking brake, a missing steering rack gaiter, and excessive play in the track rod end and suspension arms. Although these issues were rectified to allow a pass, the recurring mention of worn suspension arm bushes across 2022, 2023, and 2024 indicates that the rubber components are reaching the end of their service life despite the relatively low mileage. A buyer should prioritize a close inspection of the front suspension geometry and steering assembly. The 2024 advisory regarding thin front brake pads and the 2025 note on the worn tyre suggest that consumable maintenance follows a reactive rather than proactive pattern. The presence of corrosion on the rear suspension noted in 2025 requires monitoring to ensure it does not develop into a structural failure in future tests. Given that the last MOT was over nine months ago, a current check of the brake efficiency and tyre tread is necessary before purchase to ensure no condition has deteriorated significantly since the September test.