2016 Hyundai I30 1.6L Diesel · MT16 MUP

The Hyundai i30 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 6 August 2025 at 77,045 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior examinations show a consistent pattern of compliance aside from an anomalous failure on 6 August 2024 at 72,506 miles where the tester logged no defects; the vehicle then passed three days later on 9 August 2024 at 72,523 miles. This history indicates no worsening mechanical condition and suggests previous keepers addressed statutory requirements promptly. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a ten-year-old vehicle. The record shows 61,341 miles at the 4 August 2022 test, rising to 67,630 miles by 10 August 2023, then 72,523 miles by 9 August 2024, and 77,045 miles by August 2025. Annual distances eased from roughly 6,300 miles to under 4,600 miles in the final year, reflecting lighter recent use. The sparse but clean sequence of tests reveals no prolonged gaps, and the negligible three-mile gap between the 2024 failure and pass confirms the car was not subjected to significant running during that interval. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of consumable and structural elements that MOT entries do not detail. The tester recorded no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or corrosion across the timeline, yet these components naturally degrade with age. We advise checking for binding calipers, assessing exhaust emissions against manufacturer limits, and verifying structural integrity beneath sills and arches for hidden rust. The absence of flagged faults implies prior owners maintained basic upkeep, but the brief 2024 failure with no defects suggests administrative slip rather than mechanical neglect.