2009 Hyundai I30 1.6L Diesel · SW09 GUX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in December 2025. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the owner consistently addressed identified faults immediately following failures. While the December 2025 test initially flagged a failure for a perished offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover, the defect was rectified to achieve a clean pass. This suggests a proactive approach to safety-critical repairs rather than allowing faults to persist into subsequent tests. At 57,680 miles, this 2009 model has covered exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 3,400 miles per year. The records show consistent annual usage patterns, with roughly 2,000 miles driven between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 2,579 miles in the following year. This low-frequency use profile typically results in less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it increases the risk of rubber components degrading or brake calipers seizing due to long periods of inactivity. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension assembly, as the 2025 failure indicates that ball joints and boots are beginning to age. The 2023 record noted pitted and scored front brake discs, which is a common symptom of low-mileage vehicles that sit stationary for extended periods. A physical inspection should verify that the surface corrosion on these discs has not progressed and that the calipers are not binding. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches is essential, as low mileage does not protect the chassis from environmental rust over seventeen years.