2021 Hyundai I30 SE Connect Mhev T-GDI 1.0L Hybrid electric · SA71 KBF

The Hyundai i30 SE Connect MHEV T-GDI currently holds a clean, fully compliant MOT status following its most recent test on 22 May 2026 at 41,594 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A year prior, on 09 June 2025 at 33,250 miles, the vehicle also passed without any advisories or failures. Looking further back to August 2024 at 26,315 miles, the vehicle initially failed on the same day it was later retested and passed. The failure flagged both front tyres worn below the minimum 1.0mm tread depth and a minor exhaust gas leak at the rear box joint. These were rectified before the pass was issued, indicating the previous owner addressed the defects promptly rather than neglecting them. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 8,319 miles per year, which is typical for a five-year-old vehicle and suggests consistent, regular use rather than prolonged standing or excessively high annual mileage. The intervals between tests show steady accumulation: approximately 6,935 miles between August 2024 and June 2025, and a further 8,344 miles between June 2025 and May 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer readings that would raise concerns about clocking or extended periods of disuse. Despite the clean recent record, a buyer should still carry out a focused physical inspection. The August 2024 failure for worn front tyres suggests the previous owner may have deferred basic consumable replacements until the MOT flagged them, so checking current tyre condition, tread depth, and alignment across all four corners remains worthwhile. The minor exhaust leak at the rear box joint, although repaired, warrants a visual check of the full exhaust system for corrosion, particularly at clamps and flexi-joints, as MHEV systems can cause increased condensation in the exhaust, accelerating rust. The vehicle's relatively low annual mileage and MHEV powertrain also mean short trips may have prevented the engine and DPF from reaching optimal operating temperature regularly, so listening for diesel particulate filter regeneration issues and checking for excessive soot in the engine oil during a pre-purchase inspection would be prudent.