2009 Hyundai I30 1.4L Petrol · YY09 NJO

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in December 2024 at 128,568 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory after a period of mechanical neglect in late 2023. While the car suffered a significant failure in November 2023 due to braking and suspension issues, the subsequent successful pass with no recorded defects indicates that the previous owner addressed the critical safety deplets identified by the tester. The mileage pattern remains consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year over its springer-year life. Between December 2022 and December 2023, the car covered 9,000 miles, reflecting a steady and predictable usage rate. The gap between the last MOT in December 2024 and the current date of June 2026 is eighteen months, meaning the vehicle is overdue for its annual test. The low annual mileage suggests the drivetrain and structural components have not been subjected to extreme high-frequency stress. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension, as the anti-roll bar linkage ball joints appeared as recurring faults across 2022, 2023, and 2024. Although these were cleared in the latest test, these components often fail in pairs on this model. The braking system also warrants a close look; the 2023 failure for imbalanced front brakes and an inoperative parking brake, combined with pitted discs, suggests a major overhaul was performed. Verify that the parking brake remains firm and that the front discs show no signs of renewed uneven wear. The exhaust system should be checked for integrity, as a defective central mounting was noted in late 2022. Ensure the system has not corroded further since then. Given that the vehicle is now overdue for its MOT, a fresh technical inspection is required to ensure no new structural corrosion or mechanical wear has developed during the last eighteen months of operation.