Hyundai i30

Worth knowing

• Above-average kilometres: 239,791 km, high whatever its age. Ask for the service history, and when the timing belt and clutch were last done.
• 25,000 km fewer than similar cars for sale, which have about 264,000 km.
• An older car: 17 years old. Cars over ten years need an NCT every year, and repairs and parts weigh more in what it costs to keep.

Why we say so

19 Hyundai I30s from 2008 to 2010, diesel, manual are for sale now. Most ask €2,050 to €2,680, with about 264,000 km on the clock. This one is cheaper than 16 of the 19, near the bottom of the range. The market price above also allows for its exact year and mileage.