2016 Hyundai I30 1.4L Petrol · EJ66 FVO

The 2016 Hyundai i30 holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 17 February 2026 at 58,170 miles, passing with four minor advisories. The maintenance trend over the past three years is broadly stable, reflecting a vehicle that has been kept in running order but not always proactively serviced. The most recent failure on 16 February 2026, just one day before the pass, was resolved quickly: a non-functioning nearside stop lamp was rectified, and front brake pads measured below 1.5 mm were replaced. The same test also flagged all four tyres as worn close to the legal limit or showing cracking and perishing, yet these advisories carried over into the subsequent pass without replacement. This pattern suggests the tester issued advisories rather than failures, and the owner chose not to renew the tyres immediately, which is a minor concern for a buyer expecting a fully sorted vehicle. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old car. At 58,170 miles, the annual average sits at roughly 5,817 miles per year. The record shows a gap of nearly two years between the March 2023 pass at 43,144 miles and the February 2025 failure at 53,246 miles, representing 10,102 miles in that period, or about 5,200 miles per annum. The jump from 53,246 miles in February 2025 to 58,170 miles by February 2026 indicates a return to slightly heavier use at around 4,924 miles in the last twelve months. There is no evidence of mileage rollback or irregular gaps, and the accumulation pattern is consistent with light commuting or occasional use rather than high-mileage fleet work. The recurring theme across the last two MOT cycles is tyre degradation. Both the February 2025 and February 2026 tests flagged front tyres worn close to the legal limit and rear tyres exhibiting cracking or perishing. Tyre condition advisories appearing in consecutive years point to a set of tyres that have been on the car for some time and have aged beyond their serviceable life. Perished rubber is not merely a cosmetic issue; it compromises structural integrity and increases the risk of a blowout under load. A buyer should inspect the date stamps on each tyre and budget for a full replacement set if the current rubber predates 2023. Brake wear is the other area demanding attention. The February 2025 failure recorded rear pads below 1.5 mm and worn front and rear discs, while the 2026 failure flagged front pads at the same minimum threshold. The fact that pads were replaced between the 2025 and 2026 tests but are already back at the wear limit after only 4,924 miles suggests either aggressive driving, a towing habit, or the use of low-specification aftermarket friction material. The advisories on both front and rear discs in February 2025 were not repeated in 2026, implying the discs may have been replaced or were within tolerance at the later test. A buyer should verify disc thickness and condition in person, paying particular attention to any lipping, scoring, or uneven wear. The nearside stop lamp failure in February 2026 was a one-off electrical defect and is unlikely to recur, but a quick function check of all exterior lamps remains sensible before purchase.