Hyundai I30 Se Connect Mhev T-Gdi
From 671 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 21 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 21 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 6 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 50.7% of failures are serious: 42.7% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 8% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £86.
Fuel type matters
Hybrid versions pass at 90% while Petrol versions pass at 80.6%, a 9 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all I30 Se Connect Mhev T-Gdis tested had between 20,087 and 41,022 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,067 median miles, the I30 Se Connect Mhev T-Gdi has 0.046 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Hyundai models
| Hyundai I10 | 77.5% |
| Hyundai I20 | 76.7% |
| Hyundai I30 | 72.6% |
| Hyundai Tucson | 84.5% |
| Hyundai Ix35 | 73.4% |
Common questions
What is the Hyundai I30 Se Connect Mhev T-Gdi MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai I30 Se Connect Mhev T-Gdi has a 87% MOT pass rate based on 671 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai I30 Se Connect Mhev T-Gdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai I30 Se Connect Mhev T-Gdi is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai I30 Se Connect Mhev T-Gdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai I30 Se Connect Mhev T-Gdi is 28,067 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,087 and 41,022 miles.
Buying a used I30 Se Connect Mhev T-Gdi?
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.
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