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Hyundai i30 reliability by build year

Coverage 2007-present3 named generationsfamily hatchbackHatchbackPETROL / DIESEL / HYBRID ELECTRIC
At a glance

Hyundai i30 built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Hyundai i30 models built around 2018 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

15% of MOT tests on Hyundai i30 models built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 18% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Hyundai i30 models built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Hyundai i30's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Over the last three years, fail rates have fallen two years running. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your i30's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

i30 Mk3 (PD)

Mk3 (PD) (2017-present)

Too close to call between ratings
DIESELPETROLHYBRID ELECTRIC

15.3% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 8,745 MOT tests at this ageView details →
i30 Mk2 (GD)

Mk2 (GD) (2012-2016)

Too close to call between ratings
DIESELPETROL

24.2% fail rate, built around 2016 (9 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 5 MOTs, 20.8%)

From 15,656 MOT tests at this ageView details →
i30 Mk1 (FD)

Mk1 (FD) (2007-2011)

Too close to call between ratings
DIESELPETROL

32.4% fail rate, built around 2011 (14 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 29%)

From 12,076 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Hyundai i30.

See every build year for the Hyundai i30

Side-by-side

Hyundai i30 generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk3 (PD) (2017-present)
No ratingToo close to call between ratings
No ratingToo close to call between ratings15.3%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 8,745 MOT tests at this age
Mk2 (GD) (2012-2016)
No ratingToo close to call between ratings
No ratingToo close to call between ratings24.2%built around 2016 (9 years old)from 15,656 MOT tests at this age
Mk1 (FD) (2007-2011)
No ratingToo close to call between ratings
No ratingToo close to call between ratings32.4%built around 2011 (14 years old)from 12,076 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the i30, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Hyundai i30 fail rate by age

This chart combines every Hyundai i30 ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
1,7049.7%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
2,05812.4%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
2,95411.5%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
5,82213.4%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
8,74515.3%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
9,49620.8%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
15,65624.2%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
15,93525.9%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
13,83529.1%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
13,87030.5%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
11,65332.5%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
12,07632.4%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
13,77933.5%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
6,94032.9%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
2,53235.0%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
36233.1%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 17 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Hyundai i30 stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Hyundai models

5th of 10

5th lowest fail rate of 10 Hyundai models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the middle third

Against other hatchbacks

33rd of 84

33rd lowest fail rate of 84 hatchbacks with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the middle third

Against the UK average

15.3%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Hyundai i30 models

These issues come from 7-year-old Hyundai i30 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    19.2%
    Advisory: 2,495Fail: 189 (7% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    12.0%
    Advisory: 1,257Fail: 291 (19% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    10.4%
    Advisory: 950Fail: 175 (16% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    10.3%
    Advisory: 1,269Fail: 15 (1% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    4.6%
    Advisory: 507Fail: 46 (8% of the times it was found)

Based on 8,745 MOT tests on 7-year-old Hyundai i30 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Hyundai i30 models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Tyres45%
  2. Other + Tyres19%
  3. Brakes + Other16%
  4. Tyres + Windscreen & wipers13%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 2,124 MOT tests on Hyundai i30 cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

90%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

13 recalls in all

11 of the 13 Hyundai i30 recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 Critical
  • 9 more

Top concerns

  • Driver-side airbag (DAB) inflator may not deploy as intended
  • The air bag may deploy prematurely
  • The subject vehicles may experience abnormal performance of the front right hand seatbelt pretensioner during deployment

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Volkswagen up!

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    14.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.7%

    More still registered at 10 years: 97%, against 90% for the Hyundai i30.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate, share still registered and recalls only.

    15,657 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Suzuki Celerio

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.5%
    Dangerous
    2.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93.5%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 1.5%, against 2.7% for the Hyundai i30.

    5,662 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Toyota Aygo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.2%
    Dangerous
    4.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96%

    Lower fail rate: 13.0%, against 15.3% for the Hyundai i30, both built around 2018.

    25,028 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Skoda Citigo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.6%
    Dangerous
    3.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.2%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 1.6%, against 2.7% for the Hyundai i30.

    6,553 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Hyundai i30 across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. It has the 5th lowest fail rate of 10 Hyundai models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 8,745 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Hyundai i30 ever sold: 137,417 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 8,745 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.