2016 Hyundai I30 1.4L Petrol · EF16 FCN

The 2016 Hyundai I30 presents a largely stable maintenance profile, though the most recent MOT on 17 April 2026 at 114,286 miles flagged three tyre-related advisories. Nearside front and offside rear tyres were worn close to the legal limit or worn on edge, while the nearside rear tyre showed cracking or perishing. These are consumable items and not indicative of underlying mechanical failure, but they do suggest the vehicle has been driven on degraded rubber for some time. The overall trend is one of consistent, if not meticulous upkeep, with no structural or safety-critical failures appearing in the record. Mileage accumulation is steady at roughly 11,400 miles per year, tracking from 80,359 miles in April 2023 to 91,079 in April 2024, then 103,953 in April 2025, and finally 114,286 in April 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings. The annual mileage is typical for a family hatchback of this age and points to regular, sustained use rather than prolonged standing or excessive wear. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear braking system. The failed test on 7 April 2025 at 103,953 miles recorded a seriously weakened offside rear brake disc, brake pads below 1.5 millimetres, and insufficient parking brake efficiency. Although the retest on the same day passed, the severity of those defects, particularly a disc described as seriously weakened, warrants inspection of the rear calipers for binding, the handbrake mechanism, and the condition of the disc and pad mating surfaces. Repeated disc and pad wear at the rear could point to a sticking caliper or a driver who relies heavily on the footbrake rather than the parking brake. The tyre advisories from the April 2026 test deserve attention beyond simple replacement. Edge wear on the nearside front and offside rear suggests possible misalignment or worn suspension bushes affecting tracking. The cracking on the nearside rear tyre raises questions about age-related perishing, particularly if the tyres are of mixed brands or differing ages. A buyer should check the date codes on all four tyres and inspect the suspension bushes, track rod ends, and strut mounts for play. The vehicle has no recorded structural corrosion or emissions failures, which is encouraging, but a thorough underbody inspection remains prudent given the mileage and age.