2011 Hyundai I30 1.4L Petrol · EF11 KWT

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the MOT history reveals a reactive maintenance pattern rather than proactive care. The most recent test on 16 April 2026 at 129,051 miles passed only after an initial failure involving a non-functional rear stop lamp, defective headlamp lenses, and perished tyres. While the car is currently legal for the road, the recurring nature of electrical and rubber defects suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they result in a formal test failure. At 129,051 miles over 15 years, the Hyundai i30 averages approximately 8,600 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 3,200 miles covered between April 2024 and April 2025, and another 3,000 miles between April 2025 and April 2026. This steady mileage suggests the vehicle does not sit for long periods, which generally prevents fluid degradation and brake seizing issues. A buyer must inspect the condition of the tyres thoroughly, as the record flagged cracking and perishing on both rear tyres across two consecutive years. This indicates age-related rubber rot rather than simple tread wear. Furthermore, the failure for a worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint in 2025 highlights that suspension components are reaching the end of their service life. A physical inspection of all bushes, joints, and steering linkages is necessary to ensure no further mechanical play has developed. The braking system also requires attention. The tester noted a worn and pitted offside rear brake disc in 2025 which, while not an immediate failure, indicates a lack of recent surface maintenance. Given the history of inoperative stop lamps and registration plate lights, the buyer should verify that all external lighting and indicators are currently functioning correctly, as the vehicle has a history of neglected minor electrical faults.