2016 Hyundai I30 1.4L Petrol · EJ66 FVH

The 2016 Hyundai i30 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 3 June 2025 at 64,412 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean bill of health is significant given the advisory flags raised in the preceding test. On 10 June 2024 at 56,371 miles, the tester noted a light oil misting on the offside rear shock absorber, rear brake pads wearing thin, and a worn parking brake lever. None of those items reappeared as defects in the 2025 test, suggesting the previous owner addressed them promptly. The trajectory from advisories in 2024 to a fully clear pass in 2025 indicates responsible upkeep rather than neglect. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. From the January 2023 test at 46,594 miles to the June 2025 test at 64,412 miles, the car covered roughly 17,800 miles across two and a half years, averaging around 7,100 miles annually. That sits comfortably within the typical 6,000 to 8,000-mile range for a car of this vintage. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record that would suggest long periods of disuse or clocking concerns. The annual test pattern itself, with checks booked each June and an additional January visit in 2023, reflects a diligent ownership approach. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and braking components, given their recurring presence in the advisory history. The 2024 flag for oil misting on the offside rear shock absorber warrants a close visual check for fresh weeping, corrosion on the damper body, and any deterioration of the top mount. Rear brake pads were noted as wearing thin at 56,371 miles, so pad thickness and disc condition at the rear axle deserve careful measurement. The parking brake lever wear advisory from the same test also suggests verifying the handbrake's holding strength on a gradient and checking the cable adjustment at both rear calipers. Tyre condition should not be overlooked either, given the January 2023 failure for tread depth below 1.6mm on three of four tyres, which implies the previous owner may have deferred replacement between tests. Inspect all four sidewalls for age-related cracking and confirm even tread wear across the set.