2016 Hyundai I30 1.6L Diesel · KX16 YRU

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a consistent pattern of neglect regarding basic consumable upkeep. The most recent test conducted in August 2025 at 105,639 miles flagged both front tyres and the offside rear tyre as worn close to the legal limit with uneven wear patterns. This mirrors issues found in previous years, indicating that the owner tends to wait until components reach a failure point before replacing them rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,500 miles annually. There was a significant jump in usage between August 2023 at 51,891 miles and August 2024 at 79,162 miles, where the car covered over 27,000 miles in a single year. This rapid increase continued with another 26,000 miles recorded by the 2025 test. Such high-mile intervals place accelerated stress on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system. A buyer must prioritise an inspection of the suspension geometry, as the recurring reports of tyres being worn on the edge in 2022, 2024, and 2025 suggest persistent alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. The 2022 advisory noted thin brake pads on both axles, and given the high mileage driven since then, the brake discs and calipers should be checked for excessive thinning or uneven wear. Furthermore, because the last MOT was performed nearly ten months ago, the current state of the tyres and fluid levels should be verified to ensure no new defects have developed since the August 2025 test.