2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Hyundai i30 MOT pass rate and common faults

8,556 MOT tests in 2024. 54.3% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time54.3%
Failed or needed repairs45.7%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,556 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working10.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.7%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    413 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.2%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    312 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.8%
  2. Brakes26.8%
  3. Suspension20.9%
  4. Tyres8.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  6. Body & chassis5.3%
  7. Steering3.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.8%

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 2011 Hyundai i30?

In 2024, 54.3% of 2011 Hyundai i30 cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,556 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Hyundai i30?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 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).