Hyundai I30
From 163,428 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer I30s fare better: 2021 models pass at 88.2% vs 63.6% for 2007.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement and a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 7,479 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 7,479 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 5,243 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 5,119 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4,448 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3,518 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3,118 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 3,059 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2,837 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2,833 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2,745 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 51.9% of I30 failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 7.6% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £128.
The warranty question
A 3-year-old I30 passes its MOT 88.5% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 76.3%, a 12.2 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 68.6%. With an average repair bill of £128 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a I30 that's past its third birthday.
Hyundai I30 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 4,217 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 48 newly registered, a net loss of 4,169. At this rate, roughly 24.6 years until none remain.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 99,444 | 3,046 | +15 | -1,285 | -1,270 |
| 2025 Q2 | 100,837 | 2,923 | +11 | -1,121 | -1,110 |
| 2025 Q1 | 101,987 | 2,883 | +4 | -1,059 | -1,055 |
| 2024 Q4 | 103,263 | 2,662 | +18 | -752 | -734 |
| 2024 Q3 | 104,157 | 2,502 | +49 | -983 | -934 |
| 2024 Q2 | 105,226 | 2,367 | +237 | -895 | -658 |
| 2024 Q1 | 105,906 | 2,345 | +363 | -933 | -570 |
| 2023 Q4 | 106,573 | 2,248 | +322 | -461 | -139 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| I30 Comfort | Petrol | 9,467 | 14% |
| I30 Active Blue Drive Crdi | Diesel | 8,468 | 12% |
| I30 Se Blue Drive Crdi | Diesel | 7,457 | 11% |
| I30 Active | Petrol | 6,485 | 9% |
| I30 Comfort Crdi | Diesel | 4,856 | 7% |
| I30 Se Nav T-Gdi | Petrol | 4,851 | 7% |
| I30 Classic | Petrol | 3,989 | 6% |
| I30 Active Crdi Auto | Diesel | 3,160 | 5% |
| I30 Se Blue Drive | Petrol | 2,415 | 3% |
| I30 Se Nav Blue Drive Crdi | Diesel | 2,392 | 3% |
| I30 N Performance T-Gdi | Petrol | 2,096 | 3% |
| I30 Premium Crdi | Diesel | 1,964 | 3% |
| I30 Comfort Crdi Auto | Diesel | 1,837 | 3% |
| I30 Se T-Gdi | Petrol | 1,663 | 2% |
| I30 Active Auto | Petrol | 1,650 | 2% |
| I30 Se Nav Blue Drive | Petrol | 1,506 | 2% |
| I30 Comfort Auto | Petrol | 1,437 | 2% |
| I30 Se | Petrol | 1,334 | 2% |
| I30 Se Nav Crdi | Diesel | 1,300 | 2% |
| I30 S Blue Drive Crdi | Diesel | 1,294 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 88.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 89.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2018 | 87.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
11 earlier years
| 2017 | 83.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2016 | 76.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2015 | 74.7% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2014 | 71.1% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2013 | 68.6% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2012 | 67.9% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2011 | 65.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2010 | 65% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2009 | 65.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2008 | 62.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2007 | 63.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
Typical mileage
Half of all I30s tested had between 63,279 and 130,959 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 100,141 median miles, the I30 has 0.027 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Hyundai models
| Hyundai I10 | 77.5% |
| Hyundai I20 | 76.7% |
| Hyundai Tucson | 84.5% |
| Hyundai Ix35 | 73.4% |
| Hyundai Ioniq | 88.1% |
Common questions
What is the Hyundai I30 MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai I30 has a 72.6% MOT pass rate based on 163,428 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai I30?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai I30 is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 7,479 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
How many Hyundai I30s are on UK roads?
There are 99,444 Hyundai I30s currently licensed on UK roads, with 3,046 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai I30 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai I30 is 100,141 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 63,279 and 130,959 miles.
Buying a used I30?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 72.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £128 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.