2014 Hyundai I30 1.6L Diesel · EX14 XES

The vehicle shows a consistent pattern of reactive maintenance, where faults are only addressed after they trigger an MOT failure. In the most recent test on October 2025 at 142,423 miles, the car passed despite several advisories regarding worn rear suspension arm bushes and thinning rear tyres. The presence of worn bushes on both rear arms indicates the suspension geometry is beginning to degrade, which will eventually lead to uneven tyre wear and component failure if not replaced. The inoperative registration plate lamp at this stage suggests a lack of pre-test inspection by the owner. The mileage profile of 142,423 miles over 12 years aligns with average annual usage of approximately 11,800 miles per year. However, the history reveals significant wear on the braking system. In September 2024 at 126,936 miles, the vehicle failed on multiple critical safety-related items, including imbalanced brakes across the front axle, thin pads, and low parking brake efficiency. While these were reportedly rectified for the subsequent pass, the recurring mention of worn discs and pads across multiple years suggests the braking hardware is reaching the end of its effective life. The recurring electrical issues, specifically the failure of the daytime running lights and fog lamps between 2023 and 2024, point to a trend of basic bulb-replacement neglect. Furthermore, the 2023 failure regarding a nearside front track rod end with excessive play shows that steering components are being run until they reach a dangerous threshold rather than being replaced as preventative maintenance. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension for further play and verify the condition of the rear bushes, as the current record confirms these parts are already in a state of deterioration.