2009 Hyundai I30 1.6L Diesel · KV59 BXP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in mechanical wear and structural degradation. The most recent test in July 2025 at 107,862 miles passed despite multiple advisories related to lighting, steering, and suspension. While the car maintains a pass, the persistence of faults like the rear anti-roll bar linkage and the steering column universal joint across the 2024 and 2025 tests indicates that components are being allowed to run toward failure rather than being replaced proactively. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 107,862 miles represents an annual average of approximately 6,345 miles, which is consistent with low-mileage urban use. The data shows a steady accumulation of miles, with 6,708 miles covered between August 2024 and July 2025. However, the low mileage has not protected the vehicle from age-related decay, as evidenced by the recurring corrosion on the rear axle and the perishing of front tyres noted as far as 2022 and 2023. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the steering and suspension systems, as the record flags play in the steering rack inner joints and the steering column universal joint which have remained unaddressed for years. The recurring corrosion on the rear axle is a long-term concern for structural integrity and requires close monitoring to ensure the rust does not progress to a point of significant structural failure. Furthermore, the brake history shows a pattern of pitted and scored discs in 2023 and 2025, suggesting that the owner only replaces brake components when they reach the MOT threshold.