2018 Hyundai I30 1.0L Petrol · EX18 NWB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on April 30, 2026 at 66,109 miles saw an initial failure due to an illegal offside front tyre, insufficient washer fluid, and a stonechip in the windscreen. While it passed the re-test shortly after, the presence of thin front brake pads and pitted discs suggests the owner only addresses mechanical components when they threaten an MOT pass rather than following a preventative service schedule. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of mileage, moving from 32,937 miles in April 2023 to 44,491 miles in April 2024, and then to 51,925 miles by May 2025. This regular usage suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of standing, though the recurring issues with tyre wear across multiple years indicate potential problems with alignment or suspension geometry that remain unaddressed. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the record consistently flags tyres wearing on inner or outer edges from 2024 through 2026. The 2023 test also noted the rear exhaust box and subframe were covered in oil, which requires a physical inspection to determine if this is an active oil leak or merely old residue. Given the pitted state of the front brake discs in the latest test, the entire braking system should be evaluated for uneven wear or sticking caliper pistons to ensure consistent performance.