2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Hyundai i30 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,700 MOT tests in 2024. 80.2% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time80.2%
Failed or needed repairs19.8%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,700 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    204 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    245 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    158 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.2%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes8.3%
  2. Tyres7.9%
  3. Lights & electrics5.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  6. Suspension1.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 Hyundai i30?

In 2024, 80.2% of 2017 Hyundai i30 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,700 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Hyundai i30?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 Hyundai i30 reliable at MOT time?

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