2010 Hyundai I30 1.6L Diesel · ML60 BNE

The 2025 MOT failure reveals multiple critical issues affecting safety and functionality. The driver’s visibility was compromised by a windscreen obstruction, while electronic stability control (ESP) warnings indicated a persistent fault preventing the system from operating. Steering components, including missing locking devices and worn ball joint dust covers, suggest potential alignment or handling risks. Suspension arm wear, corroded sub-frames, and uneven tyre wear further highlight structural and safety concerns. Recurring mechanical patterns include suspension and brake-related defects. Ball joint dust covers, suspension arm wear, and brake lag were noted in prior MOTs, with the 2025 failure showing progression in severity. Corrosion on sub-frames and suspension components, along with repeated tyre wear near legal limits, indicates ongoing maintenance challenges. The 2024 MOT highlighted borderline issues like wiper faults and anti-roll bar play, which escalated to a full failure in 2025, suggesting a worsening trend. The vehicle’s mileage of 161,655 miles (10,103 annual average) aligns with typical usage for its age, but the accumulation of defects implies potential hard use or deferred maintenance. While lower mileage might suggest periods of inactivity, the high mileage here correlates with wear on consumables, brakes, and suspension.