2017 Hyundai I30 1.0L Petrol · YP67 TVY

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward mechanical wear and neglect. Following the most recent test in January 2026 at 80,246 miles, the tester identified a distorted offside front road wheel and a worn front suspension arm pin or bush. While these did not result in a failure, they indicate that the suspension and wheel components are beginning to degrade, moving away from the clean record seen in previous years. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of roughly 11,000 miles between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 11,800 miles between January 2025 and January 2026. This regularity suggests consistent use rather than long periods of standing, though the failure in early 2023 due to a broken wheel stud indicates a period of poor oversight regarding basic vehicle safety-critical hardware. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension closely, as the worn arm bush and distorted wheel suggest potential issues with alignment or past impact damage to the rim. The history also shows a recurring pattern of poor tyre management, with multiple MOT tests flagging inner edge wear across various axles in 2024 and 2025. This trend often points to incorrect wheel geometry or a lack of proactive maintenance regarding consumables. You should check for uneven wear on the current set of tyres and ensure the front suspension bushings are not further cracking or tearing before purchase.