2011 Hyundai I30 1.4L Diesel · EO11 AEZ

The vehicle presents a strong roadworthiness profile with a highly stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 13 December 2025 at 47,766 miles passed with no defects recorded, following a string of clean passes in the preceding years. While a single failure occurred on 12 December 2023 at 39,965 miles, the immediate pass the following day indicates that the issue was identified and rectified instantly without recurring faults. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,184 miles per year. Data shows consistent, low-intensity usage, with roughly 3,800 miles covered between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 3,780 miles between December 2024 and December 2025. This regularity suggests the car has seen minimal mechanical stress which preserves the drivetrain and engine components. However, long periods of standing can lead to degradation of rubber components and fluid chemistry which low mileage alone cannot mask. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on age-related factors associated with low-mileage vehicles rather than mechanical wear and tear. Given the infrequent use, check for signs of seized brake calipers or perished tyres, as these often suffer from age despite low tread depth. Inspect the suspension bushes for cracking or dry rot, as rubber elements lose elasticity over fifteen years regardless of distance. While the MOT history shows no structural corrosion, a manual check of the underbody is necessary to ensure that rust has not developed in hidden areas while the vehicle sat stationary.