2010 Hyundai I30 1.6L Diesel · WN10 CVB

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the most recent inspection indicates a shift toward deferred maintenance on wearing components. While the car passed its August 2025 test at 115,004 miles, the tester flagged thin front inner brake pads and pitted rear inner brake discs. This represents a departure from the clean records seen in 2023 and 2024, suggesting that the braking system is now reaching the end of its effective service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-intensity use for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. Between October 2023 and August 2025, the car covered 7,595 miles, showing a steady and predictable rate of accumulation. The gap between the January 2023 and October 2023 tests shows a shorter interval of 5,698 miles, further reinforcing the low overall annual mileage which often leads to accelerated corrosion of rubber components and metal surfaces rather than mechanical-related wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension, as the 2025 test noted corrosion on several components. Although this was not deemed seriously weakened at the time, corrosion on a vehicle of this age often progresses rapidly if left untreated by salt. The buyer should also verify that the front brake pads and rear discs have actually been replaced since the last MOT, as the recorded defects indicate they require immediate attention to ensure consistent stopping performance and to prevent further damage to the calipers.