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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Hyundai I30. Check any I30 by registration number below.

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72.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-15.1%

vs Hyundai Avg

17

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Hyundai I30 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Hyundai I30 has an average MOT pass rate of 72.6%, which is 15.1 percentage points below the Hyundai brand average of 87.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your I30 on the road.

The most common reasons a Hyundai I30 fails its MOT are a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your I30 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the I30 is around 38,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used I30, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Hyundai I30, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Hyundai I30 performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 1,183 vehicles

98.2%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Mileage at 3yr

65k mi

2021

Based on 6,328 vehicles

98.0%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

8.2%

Mileage at 3yr

85k mi

Mileage at 5yr

104k mi

2020

Based on 4,324 vehicles

90.4%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

10.0%

Mileage at 3yr

42k mi

Mileage at 5yr

66k mi

2019

Based on 11,505 vehicles

90.8%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

9.8%

Mileage at 3yr

42k mi

Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

2018

Based on 18,760 vehicles

88.3%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

11.8%

Mileage at 5yr

64k mi

2017

Based on 16,639 vehicles

85.4%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

15.5%

Mileage at 5yr

78k mi

2016

Based on 22,414 vehicles

79.2%Good
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

21.4%

2015

Based on 31,883 vehicles

76.9%Good
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

24.0%

Mileage at 10yr

121k mi

2014

Based on 23,260 vehicles

69.3%Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

30.5%

Mileage at 10yr

131k mi

2013

Based on 24,805 vehicles

64.8%Below Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.6%

Retest Rate

35.3%

Mileage at 10yr

132k mi

2012

Based on 20,784 vehicles

63.8%Below Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.9%

Retest Rate

34.6%

Mileage at 10yr

146k mi

2011

Based on 21,296 vehicles

64.7%Below Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

9.3%

Retest Rate

33.5%

2010

Based on 25,016 vehicles

62.1%Below Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

9.4%

Retest Rate

34.5%

2009

Based on 21,260 vehicles

63.1%Below Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

9.2%

Retest Rate

33.7%

2008

Based on 6,189 vehicles

60.1%Below Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

11.1%

Retest Rate

36.1%

2007

Based on 28,000 vehicles

0.8%Poor
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

22k mi

Mileage at 5yr

38k mi

Mileage at 10yr

72k mi

0

Based on 135,046 vehicles

77.6%Good
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Mileage at 5yr

75k mi

Top MOT Failures — Hyundai I30

The most common reasons a Hyundai I30 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

4.8%
2

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.3%
3

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.4%
4

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

3.1%
5

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

3.0%

Typical Mileage — Hyundai I30

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2007 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used I30.

At 3 Years

22,000

miles

At 5 Years

38,000

miles

At 10 Years

72,000

miles

Hyundai I30 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Hyundai I30 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Hyundai I30?
The average MOT pass rate for the Hyundai I30 is 72.6% compared to the Hyundai average of 87.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Hyundai I30?
The most common MOT failures on the Hyundai I30 are: A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (4.8%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3%), Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Hyundai I30 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 72.6%, the Hyundai I30 is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Hyundai I30?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Hyundai I30?
Typical mileage for the Hyundai I30: 64,619 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used I30 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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