HYUNDAI I30 MOT pass rate
72.3% of 146,446 HYUNDAI I30 MOT tests pass.
The I30 passes 72.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all HYUNDAI models (79.7%).
The HYUNDAI I30 passes 72.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the HYUNDAI I30 tested at 0–3 years pass 90.6% of the time, compared with just 60.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.6% | 2,117 | 22,797 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.0% | 18,519 | 39,713 miles |
| 6–10 years | 78.1% | 51,982 | 68,491 miles |
| 10–15 years | 63.6% | 64,584 | 91,971 miles |
| 15+ years | 60.6% | 9,244 | 103,229 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HYUNDAI I30
The most common reason the HYUNDAI I30 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 54.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 54.7% | Not working |
| Brakes | 52.1% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 31.5% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Tyres | 23.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 15.6% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Visibility | 14.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.1% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 1.0% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related HYUNDAI models
- HYUNDAI I10 — 79.2% pass rate
- HYUNDAI TUCSON — 86.8% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I20 — 79.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IONIQ — 91.1% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IX35 — 71.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI KONA — 91.4% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HYUNDAI I30?
- 72.3% of HYUNDAI I30 MOT tests pass, based on 146,446 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HYUNDAI I30?
- The most common reason the HYUNDAI I30 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 54.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the HYUNDAI I30's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the HYUNDAI service history guide for how to check and keep one.