2009 Hyundai I30 1.6L Diesel · MT59 HHF

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently questionable due to a lack of MOT testing for the past four years. The last recorded test in December 2021 at 113,326 miles resulted in a significant failure involving multiple safety-critical components including the brakes and suspension. Since no tests have been filed since that date, the mechanical state of the car is unknown, and the previous trend suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to maintenance where faults were only addressed upon failing inspection. The vehicle has covered 113,326 miles over 17 years, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. This low annual mileage is typical for an older city-run car, but the data shows a notable gap in activity. Between June 2019 at 91,974 miles and December 2021 at 113,326 miles, the car covered roughly 21,000 miles. The subsequent period of inactivity suggests that rubber components and fluids may have suffered from age-related degradation despite the low odometer reading. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front and rear suspension, as the 2021 failure flagged multiple ball joint dust covers, anti-roll bar linkages, and a worn lower arm bush. These issues indicate recurring points of wear in the steering geometry. The braking system requires immediate scrutiny; the 2021 record noted a binding nearside rear caliper, thin rear pads, and incorrectly mounted front pads that were too large for the discs. Such discrepancies suggest poor quality of work in previous repairs which could lead to uneven wear or premature component failure.