2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Hyundai i30 MOT pass rate and common faults

8,460 MOT tests in 2024. 53.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time53.7%
Failed or needed repairs46.3%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,460 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.5%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.6%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    470 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.6%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.6%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    335 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics34.8%
  2. Brakes24.8%
  3. Suspension23.3%
  4. Steering10.0%
  5. Tyres9.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  7. Body & chassis4.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Hyundai i30?

In 2024, 53.7% of 2009 Hyundai i30 cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,460 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Hyundai i30?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Hyundai i30 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).