2018 Hyundai I30 1.6L Diesel · RO18 ADU

The Hyundai i30 presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 29 August 2025 at 51,211 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable, with every pass since 2022 showing a clean sheet and no advisories logged. A failed test on 7 August 2025 at 51,207 miles is anomalous; the DVSA entry lists no defects, which points to an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, and the vehicle cleared correctly three weeks later. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,400 miles per year against an eight-year lifespan, a typical figure for this age of car. The records show steady accumulation: 33,704 miles in November 2022, 40,091 in November 2023, 46,939 in December 2024, and 51,207 by August 2025. No rapid jumps or unexplained gaps appear. The clean test history across all five entries means the data is sparse on faults, giving little evidence of deferred consumable or structural work. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the low annual use, as standing periods can mask corrosion and seizing calipers not caught in a pass. The August 2025 failure with zero recorded defects warrants a check of the V5C and test certificate to confirm no outstanding recall or paperwork irregularity. No recurring mechanical faults or structural advisories emerge from the MOT trail. The previous keeper appears to have maintained basic statutory testing, though the unexplained fail suggests verifying workshop invoices before purchase.