2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Hyundai i30 MOT pass rate and common faults

10,423 MOT tests in 2024. 57.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time57.8%
Failed or needed repairs42.2%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,423 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play11.2%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements9.3%
  3. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side5.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    395 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    459 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.4%
    275 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes31.4%
  2. Lights & electrics21.9%
  3. Steering13.1%
  4. Suspension11.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  6. Tyres7.0%
  7. Body & chassis1.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.4%

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 2013 Hyundai i30?

In 2024, 57.8% of 2013 Hyundai i30 cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,423 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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 2013 Hyundai i30 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).