2009 Hyundai I30 1.6L Diesel · WR09 YTM

The Hyundai i30 presents a mixed maintenance picture following its most recent MOT on 26 February 2026 at 121,185 miles, where it passed but carried four active advisories. The trend is broadly stable rather than resolving, as several issues have persisted across multiple tests without full correction. The offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has shown slight play in every recorded test since March 2024, indicating a component that has been monitored but never replaced. Fuel pipe corrosion at the filler and vent area appeared in both the February 2025 and February 2026 tests, suggesting the deterioration has either worsened or remained unaddressed. Tyre condition advisories are recurring and now affect all four corners, with both front inner tyres flagged as worn close to the legal limit in the most recent test. While the car is currently roadworthy, the pattern of carrying advisories forward rather than repairing them points to a reactive rather than preventative maintenance approach. The mileage accumulation of roughly 7,129 miles per year is typical for a 2009 vehicle and does not raise immediate concern. The record shows steady annual use between 2024 and 2026, with approximately 5,700 miles covered between the February 2025 and February 2026 tests. There are no significant gaps in the MOT history that would suggest long-term storage or clocking. The annual test intervals are consistent, and the mileage progression from 113,130 miles in March 2024 to 121,185 miles in February 2026 is linear and unremarkable. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension and braking components first. The nearside rear service brake was flagged as binding in the February 2025 failure, and both rear brake discs were noted as worn, pitted, or scored in that same test. Although the car passed the following year, the underlying condition of the rear braking assembly warrants a thorough check for caliper seizure, uneven pad wear, and disc thickness. The rear upper suspension arms were flagged as corroded and seriously weakened in February 2025, then downgraded to advisory-level corrosion in February 2026, which may indicate surface treatment rather than replacement. Examine these arms closely for structural integrity, particularly around mounting points. The nearside front suspension arm ball joint was excessively worn in the 2025 failure but does not appear in the 2026 pass, suggesting it was replaced; verify this visually and check for even tyre wear to confirm correct alignment post-repair. The fuel pipe corrosion at the filler and vent area deserves particular attention, as corrosion in this region can lead to fuel leaks or failed emissions testing if left to progress. Inspect the underside of the car around the fuel filler neck and vent hoses for active rust-through or wet staining. The persistent advisories on tyre condition, now spanning all four wheels, indicate either deferred replacement or alignment and suspension geometry issues causing uneven wear. Have the tracking and suspension bushings assessed, as worn bushes can accelerate tyre degradation and contribute to the recurring ball joint and linkage wear seen throughout this record.