2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Hyundai i30 MOT pass rate and common faults

13,550 MOT tests in 2024. 68.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time68.8%
Failed or needed repairs31.2%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,550 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.6%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.8%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    602 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    470 marked dangerous
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    249 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes18.8%
  2. Lights & electrics17.5%
  3. Tyres8.8%
  4. Suspension5.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  7. Steering1.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.8%

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 weakened10.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.2%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2015 Hyundai i30?

In 2024, 68.8% of 2015 Hyundai i30 cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,550 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Hyundai i30?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; stop lamp: not working; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Hyundai i30 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).