2014 Hyundai I30 1.6L Diesel · SH64 BPU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in December 2021 at 100,593 miles passed with no recorded defects, following an immediate failure on the same day for both dipped headlamps. This suggests that while the owner addressed immediate safety failures to secure a pass, the vehicle has lacked recorded official testing for over four years. The mileage profile is consistent with typical usage for its age, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. Between December 2019 at 70,729 miles and December 2020 at 84,905 miles, the car covered 14,176 miles, showing steady use. However, the significant gap in records since the December 2021 test means the vehicle has likely operated without an annual inspection for many months. This lapse increases the risk of undetected wear on components such as rubber bushings or fluid degradation that are not captured in a standard MOT check. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and suspension given the recurring issues noted. The 2020 failure for low parking brake efficiency and the 2019 advisory for thin rear brake pads suggest the braking components may be neglected until they approach failure. Additionally, the uneven wear on the front tyres recorded in 2020 points toward potential alignment issues or worn shock absorbers, which should be checked for play. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and exhaust system is essential, as the record does not monitor structural integrity in recent years.