2010 Hyundai I30 1.6L Diesel · MT10 NNY

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the car passed its April 2026 test at 173,568 miles, this followed a significant failure just one month prior in March. The transition from a major failure with eleven recorded outrights to a pass indicates that the owner addressed only the minimum requirements to regain road legality. The persistence of corrosion on the rear suspension arms in the most recent test suggests the vehicle is entering a phase where structural and suspension components require increasingly frequent attention. At 173,568 miles, the vehicle has averaged approximately 10,848 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a sixteen-year-old hatchback. The data shows a high frequency of recent use, with 8,000 miles covered between March 2025 and March 2026, and another 8,000 miles in the following year. This consistent mileage accumulation places steady strain on the drivetrain and braking systems, which is evidenced by the recurring issues with brake efficiency and suspension components across multiple testing intervals. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the structural integrity of the rear suspension mounting points and the sills. The record shows the nearside rear suspension arm was seriously weakened in March 2026, only regressing to a "not seriously weakened" status by the April test. This indicates active corrosion that will likely lead to structural failures soon. Furthermore, the braking system shows a history of neglect, including binding calipers in 2024 and poor parking brake efficiency with thin pads in 2026. The distorted nearside rear road wheel and multiple worn tyres suggest that alignment issues or poor suspension geometry may be causing premature tyre wear.