2011 Hyundai I30 1.4L Petrol · EX11 XLB

The Hyundai i30 presents as roadworthy following its most recent pass on 22 January 2026 at 116,211 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared that test with no defects logged, one day after a failure on 21 January 2026 at identical mileage where the tester recorded no defects. This pattern repeats the prior year: a pass on 28 January 2025 at 112,536 miles followed a defect-free failure on 27 January 2025. The recurrence suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than escalating mechanical decline. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 2011 vehicle, averaging roughly 7,747 miles per year against the 116,211 miles recorded. The gap between the January 2024 pass at 105,087 miles and the January 2025 pass at 112,536 miles shows 7,449 miles covered, then 3,675 miles to the January 2026 test at 116,211 miles. The reduction in yearly use indicates lighter running in the most recent period. The MOT data itself is sparse and clean, with no advisories or faults listed across any of the five entries. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car is fifteen years old and has exceeded 116,000 miles. The absence of recorded advisories does not preclude age-related corrosion on structural members or worn consumables such as tyres and wiper blades that fall below the test threshold between annual checks. The repeated same-day fail-then-pass cycles with zero defects point to previous owners using a single garage that likely corrected minor paperwork or retest formalities promptly. Verify the bodywork and underbody for structural rust, and confirm the braking system operates without binding calipers before purchase.