2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Hyundai i30 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,504 MOT tests in 2024. 85.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time85.5%
Failed or needed repairs14.5%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,504 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    49 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    44 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    18 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    16 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.5%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  3. Brakes2.3%
  4. Lights & electrics2.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  6. Suspension0.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%

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: 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 2020 Hyundai i30?

In 2024, 85.5% of 2020 Hyundai i30 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,504 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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 2020 Hyundai i30 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).