2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Hyundai i30 MOT pass rate and common faults

7,183 MOT tests in 2024. 84.4% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time84.4%
Failed or needed repairs15.6%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,183 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    179 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    206 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    146 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    60 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  8. Washers: not working0.5%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.3%
  2. Brakes4.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  4. Lights & electrics3.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  6. Suspension0.5%
  7. Steering0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Hyundai i30?

In 2024, 84.4% of 2018 Hyundai i30 cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,183 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Hyundai i30?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Hyundai i30 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).