2012 Hyundai I30 1.4L Petrol · EF12 BZC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in October 2025 with 134,909 miles and no recorded defects. This indicates a recent trend of improvement following a period of significant mechanical concern in 2024. While the 2024 test revealed multiple suspension and braking issues, the clean sheet from the following year suggests the owner addressed the identified faults and maintained the vehicle since then. At 134,909 miles over 14 years, the car has averaged approximately 9,600 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The mileage history shows consistent annual use, with a 6,500-mile gap between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 11,600 miles leading into the 2025 test. This regularity suggests the vehicle has been used steadily rather than sitting for long periods, which generally helps keep seals lubricated. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components, as the 2024 record flagged play in the steering rack inner joints and worn offside front anti-roll bar ball joints. Although these passed subsequent tests, they are high-wear items on high-mileage Hyundais. The chassis also requires close attention; the 2024 test noted corrosion on the rear axle and corroded brake pipes covered in grease. The presence of grease on brake lines often indicates an attempt to hide weeping leaks, so a thorough check of the integrity of the metal fluid lines is essential to ensure no further degradation has progressed.