2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Hyundai i30 MOT pass rate and common faults

9,444 MOT tests in 2024. 71.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time71.0%
Failed or needed repairs29.0%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,444 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working6.1%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    483 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    298 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.3%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes15.8%
  2. Lights & electrics15.3%
  3. Tyres8.7%
  4. Suspension5.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  7. Steering0.9%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.0%

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 2016 Hyundai i30?

In 2024, 71.0% of 2016 Hyundai i30 cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,444 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Hyundai i30?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Hyundai i30 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).