2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Hyundai i30 MOT pass rate and common faults

8,674 MOT tests in 2024. 55.9% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time55.9%
Failed or needed repairs44.1%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,674 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play11.0%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements9.2%
  3. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.9%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    447 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    278 marked dangerous
  8. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.7%
    246 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes29.7%
  2. Lights & electrics25.4%
  3. Suspension15.4%
  4. Steering13.5%
  5. Tyres7.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  7. Body & chassis2.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.8%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2012 Hyundai i30?

In 2024, 55.9% of 2012 Hyundai i30 cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,674 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Hyundai i30?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2012 Hyundai i30 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).