2013 Hyundai I40 1.7L Diesel · SN63 MOV

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy state but the maintenance trend shows a concerning pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the latest test in September 2025 at 110,361 miles passed, the tester flagged multiple issues including slight free play in the front steering box and all four tyres reaching the legal limit with uneven wear. This indicates that while the car is kept legal, the owner tends to address components only once they reach a point of failure or an advisory status. The recorded mileage of 110,361 miles over 13 years averages to approximately 8,500 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a family saloon. There was a significant spike in usage between January 2023 (79,863 miles) and January 2024 (91,180 miles), where the vehicle covered over 11,000 miles in just twelve months. This rapid accumulation likely contributed to the accelerated wear observed on suspension components and tyres, as evidenced by the frequent advisories and failures recorded during that period. A buyer must scrutinise the rear suspension and steering geometry due to recurring defects. The rear coil springs have appeared as corroded faults in every test record since 2023, suggesting a persistent issue that may not have been fully resolved by replacement. The appearance of free play in the steering box in the most recent test, following a previous failure of a track rod end in early 2024, suggests the front steering assembly is beginning to degrade. Furthermore, consistent inner edge wear on tyres across multiple years suggests a lingering alignment issue that requires a professional inspection to prevent premature tyre replacement.