2016 Hyundai I30 1.4L Petrol · EJ66 FVP

This 2016 Hyundai i30 currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 29 August 2025 at 79,278 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the record reveals a pattern of deferred consumable replacements and one notable suspension wear item. The most recent test passed with only a minor windscreen chip advisory in zone A, indicating no active mechanical or structural failures at that time. However, the vehicle has not been tested since, and with the current date being 18 June 2026, the MOT is now approximately nine months old. A fresh test would be due by late August 2026. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between August 2022 and August 2023, the car covered roughly 9,362 miles, rising from 49,400 to 58,762 miles. The following twelve months saw a further 20,089 miles added, taking the reading to 68,851 miles by August 2024. That represents a notable increase in annual usage, jumping from approximately 9,000 miles per year to over 20,000 miles. From August 2024 to August 2025, only 10,427 miles were recorded, bringing the total to 79,278. The overall average sits close to 7,928 miles per year, which is typical for a decade-old family car, but the spike in 2023-2024 suggests heavier use during that period, likely increasing wear on brakes, suspension, and drivetrain components. The MOT history flags two areas that warrant close physical inspection. Tyre wear has been a recurring advisory across multiple tests. In August 2023, all four tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit, with the rears measuring just 3mm. The same issue appeared on the fronts in August 2024. This repeated pattern suggests the previous owner ran tyres down to the minimum tread depth rather than replacing them proactively. A buyer should inspect the current tyre condition carefully and check for uneven wear that could indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues. More significantly, the August 2023 failure recorded an excessively worn offside front suspension arm pin or bush. Although the retest four days later passed, implying the item was replaced, the failure itself points to a component that had deteriorated to the point of rejection. A buyer should have the front suspension inspected on a ramp, paying particular attention to bush condition, ball joint integrity, and any play in the steering linkage. Given the mileage spike in 2023-2024, subframe and mounting point corrosion should also be checked, as higher-mileage use can accelerate deterioration on a vehicle of this age.