2009 Hyundai I30 1.6L Diesel · WJ09 HKY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the record indicates a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful rectification. The most recent test on 26 February 2022 at 178,406 miles passed with no defects recorded, despite a failure on the very previous day at the same mileage. This suggests the previous owner was proactive in addressing immediate compliance issues once they were flagged by the tester, rather than allowing mechanical or safety faults to persist across multiple testing cycles. At 178,406 miles over 17 years, the i30 averages approximately 10,500 miles per annum, which aligns closely with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. There is a significant gap in data between the May 2019 test at 143,077 miles and the December 2020 test at 169,570 miles, covering over 26,000 miles in roughly 19 months. The lack of any MOT records since February 2022 means the vehicle has not undergone an official safety check in over four years, leaving the current condition of consumable components and structural integrity entirely unknown. Given the high mileage and the long lapse since the last inspection, a physical inspection must focus on the underbody and suspension components. A buyer should check for significant corrosion on the structural sills and rear mounting points, which are common failure areas for vehicles of this era. The condition of suspension bushes and control arm joints should be scrutinized for signs of perished or tearing, as the high mileage accelerates wear on these parts. Furthermore, because the record is outdated, testing the state of the brake discs and the condition of the calipers is essential to ensure no binding or excessive pitting has developed during the period of inactivity or recent use.