2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Hyundai i30 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,804 MOT tests in 2024. 85.4% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time85.4%
Failed or needed repairs14.6%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,804 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    47 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    38 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    25 marked dangerous
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.0%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.0%
  8. Catalyst emissions: emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak0.7%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  4. Brakes1.9%
  5. Lights & electrics1.8%
  6. Body & chassis1.3%
  7. Suspension0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.4%

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: 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 2021 Hyundai i30?

In 2024, 85.4% of 2021 Hyundai i30 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,804 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Hyundai i30?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Hyundai i30 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).