Hyundai i30 MOT pass rate
In 2023, the Hyundai i30 passed 65.9% of its first MOT tests, from 106,669 tests in Great Britain. That is 5.5 points below the 71.4% average for all cars, taxis and light vans.
Most common Hyundai i30 MOT failures
The area that failed most often was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, affecting 14.4% of tests. The red line shows the average for all cars.
- Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 14.4% vs 11.3%
- Brakes 11.9% vs 6.8%
- Suspension 8.4% vs 8.9%
- Tyres 7.1% vs 6.3%
- Steering 5.7% vs 1.8%
- Visibility 5.1% vs 4.8%
- Body, chassis, structure 1.8% vs 3.4%
- Noise, emissions and leaks 1.5% vs 3.1%
- Rbt (sp) 5.6% vs 1.4%
- Stop lamp 4.9% vs 2.2%
- Track rod end 4.9% vs 1.4%
- Headlamp 3.8% vs 2.2%
- Tyres: condition 3.8% vs 3.7%
- Position lamp 3.5% vs 2.8%
- Tread depth 3.3% vs 2.6%
- Brake pads 2.8% vs 2.1%
Top reasons for failure
| Reason for failure | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Stop lamp: Not working | 4.7% |
| Rbt (sp): Efficiency below requirements | 4.4% |
| Track rod end: Ball joint has excessive play | 4.4% |
| Position lamp: Not working | 3.4% |
| Headlamp: Not working on dipped beam | 3.2% |
| Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | 3.1% |
| Brake pads: Less than 1.5 mm thick | 2.6% |
| Parking brake performance: Inoperative on one side | 2.5% |
| Wipers: Does not clear the windscreen effectively | 2.3% |
| Linkage ball joints: Ball joint excessively worn | 1.7% |
Hyundai i30 pass rate by age
The pass rate changes with age: 86.5% for cars aged 3 to 5 years and 52.4% for those aged 15 years or more. Older cars usually fail more often because parts like suspension, brakes and exhausts wear with time and mileage.
- 3 to 5 years 86.5% vs 71.4%
- 6 to 9 years 72.6% vs 71.4%
- 10 to 14 years 56.1% vs 71.4%
- 15 years or more 52.4% vs 71.4%
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 56,446 | 68.8% |
| Diesel | 50,222 | 62.7% |
Most common Hyundai i30 advisories
Advisories do not fail the test, but they often become failures by the next MOT. These were noted most often:
- Tread depth 20.5%
- Brake discs 13.9%
- Tyres: condition 10.5%
- Brake pads 9.6%
- Vehicle 7.6%
- Pins and bushes 5.6%
- Service brake performance 4.9%
- Coil spring 3.8%
See MOT advisories explained for what to do about them.
How we worked this out
These figures come from DVSA's anonymised MOT testing data for 2023, covering every class 4 MOT test in Great Britain (cars, taxis and light vans). We count normal tests only, not retests. A test counts as a first-time pass if the vehicle passed without any repairs. Tests where defects were fixed at the test centre within an hour (PRS) count as fails, in line with DVSA's own statistics. Failure areas show the share of tests with at least one failure in that area, so the figures add up to more than the fail rate.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Hyundai i30?
In 2023, 65.9% of Hyundai i30 MOT tests were passed first time, from 106,669 tests in Great Britain. The average for all cars, taxis and light vans was 71.4%.
What is the most common MOT failure on the Hyundai i30?
The most common failure area was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, which caused 14.4% of tests to fail. Next came brakes (11.9%) and suspension (8.4%).
Is the Hyundai i30 reliable at its MOT?
Its first-time pass rate of 65.9% is 5.5 points below the average and ranks 78 of the 100 most-tested models. Age and mileage matter more than the model, so always check the history of the car you are buying.
How do I check a Hyundai i30's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free MOT history check. You will see every test, the mileage at each test and all failures and advisories.