2011 Hyundai I30 1.6L Diesel · OV61 AEW

The Hyundai i30 passed its most recent MOT on 20 March 2026 at 99,387 miles, leaving it roadworthy with four minor advisories. The maintenance trend is stable but shows a long-running neglect of front suspension dust covers. Records from 2023 through 2026 confirm the same ball joint gaiters on both front lower arms have stayed severely deteriorated, while the March 2026 test added slight play in the nearside front lower ball joint and a failed offside anti-roll bar linkage cover. These are consumable-protection faults rather than active structural failure, yet they signal deferred upkeep. The odometer climbed from 88,376 miles in February 2023 to 99,387 miles by March 2026, an average of roughly 3,700 miles per year. That sits well below the 6,626 miles per annum implied by the vehicle's age. Low annual use over fifteen years suggests long idle periods, which accelerates rubber perishing as seen on the suspension dust covers. The test history is clean of corrosion, brake, or emissions failures, though the March 2025 failure for both front headlamps and ineffective wipers points to skipped basic checks before that test. A buyer should inspect the front lower suspension arms in person. The nearside ball joint now has slight play and all four dust covers are split, exposing the joints to grit. Replacing the gaiters alone is false economy; the arms or ball joints need renewal before the play worsens. Verify the March 2025 headlamp and wiper faults were properly fixed and not taped over. Check the nearside front tyre edge wear flagged in 2024 and 2025. The 2026 pass dropped the tyre advisory, so confirm a matching replacement sits on the hub and the tracking is correct. Given the low mileage and aged rubber, examine all tyres for sidewall cracking from standing.