2016 Hyundai I30 1.4L Petrol · RF65 XEX

MOT summary The most recent MOT (16 Dec 2025) was a pass, but it still recorded two advisory items: a damaged nearside lower‑corner of the windscreen and a slight binding on the off‑side front service brake. The day before, the same car failed because of serious tyre problems – the off‑side front tyre was below the legal 1.6 mm tread depth and three tyres (off‑side rear, near‑side rear and off‑side front) showed lumps or structural separation. Earlier in the year (3 Jan 2025) the car passed with a number of advisories: the same windscreen damage, tyre damage/cracking on the rear tyres, brake binding, worn suspension arm pins on both front sides, and thin front‑inner brake pads. In 2024 the car passed once but failed on the same day for a worn off‑side front suspension arm pin and rear brake pads that were under 1.5 mm thick. Recurring pattern and risk focus - Tyres: From early 2025 the rear tyres already showed cracking and irregular inner‑edge wear, and by December 2025 the front tyre tread had fallen below the legal limit and three tyres exhibited lumps – a sign of structural failure. This is the most serious safety issue; a tyre with a lump can disintegrate at speed. - Brakes: Off‑side front brake binding has been recorded on every MOT since 2024, and thin front‑inner pads were noted in January 2025. Rear brake pads were already below 1.5 mm in the 2024 failure. Persistent binding can lead to premature wear, overheating and reduced stopping performance. - Suspension: Worn front suspension arm pins/bushes were first flagged in January 2025 and remain advisory items.