2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Hyundai i30 MOT pass rate and common faults

9,793 MOT tests in 2024. 62.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time62.3%
Failed or needed repairs37.7%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,793 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play11.7%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.8%
  3. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    411 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    362 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.4%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.8%
    190 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes27.0%
  2. Lights & electrics16.9%
  3. Steering13.4%
  4. Tyres7.6%
  5. Suspension6.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.7%

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 2014 Hyundai i30?

In 2024, 62.3% of 2014 Hyundai i30 cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,793 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 2014 Hyundai i30 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).