2017 Hyundai I30 1.0L Petrol · EA67 DVL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a persistent pattern of deferred attention regarding suspension and braking. The most recent test in October 2025 at 66,065 miles passed despite advising for a distorted nearside front road wheel and a binding offside rear service brake. While the car currently passes, the recurring nature of wheel distortion and uneven tyre wear suggests that the owner has only addressed issues once they approach failure rather than resolving the underlying mechanical causes. At 66,065 miles over nine years, the Hyundai has averaged approximately 7,300 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-to-moderate domestic use. The mileage record shows steady annual progression, with roughly 8,000 miles covered between October 2024 and October 2025. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to excessive stress, but the low mileage does not compensate for the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the perished tyres and wiper blades noted in the October 2022 test. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry and alignment due to the consistent inner-edge tyre wear noted in every test from 2022 through 2025. The repeated distortion of the nearside front road wheel indicates a significant impact or a manufacturing defect that could be affecting the control arms or ball joints. Furthermore, the binding offside rear brake reported in 2025 and the previously pitted brake discs from 2023 necessitate a thorough check of the caliper pistons and brake lines to ensure the braking system is not seizing or wearing prematurely.