2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Hyundai i30 MOT pass rate and common faults

10,004 MOT tests in 2024. 52.5% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time52.5%
Failed or needed repairs47.5%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,004 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working9.8%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.5%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    551 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.7%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.6%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    402 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.3%
  2. Suspension26.5%
  3. Brakes26.4%
  4. Tyres9.7%
  5. Steering7.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  7. Body & chassis5.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.8%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.9%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened10.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.3%

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 2010 Hyundai i30?

In 2024, 52.5% of 2010 Hyundai i30 cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,004 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 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 2010 Hyundai i30 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).