Hyundai i30

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 15 model years from 183,895 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests

183,895

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (91%)

Years Covered

About the Hyundai i30

The Hyundai i30 was MOT tested 183,895 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 15 model years (2007 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 8,099 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 69%. With a 22 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Hyundai i30s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 14 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 105,650 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 25,921 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Hyundai brand average of 83%, the i30 is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Hyundai models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1353cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Hyundai i30?

vs average of all models-3% (82% avg)

vs Hyundai brand average-4% (83% avg)

Best to worst year spread22 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Hyundai i30 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	91%	740	25,921 mi
2020	91%	3,228	34,148 mi
2019	91%	8,099	37,131 mi
2018	89%	12,719	48,610 mi
2017	86%	11,379	57,974 mi
2016	82%	15,560	67,978 mi
2015	80%	22,475	75,419 mi
2014	75%	17,337	83,134 mi
2013	73%	19,198	89,948 mi
2012	72%	15,885	96,956 mi
2011	72%	16,039	92,478 mi
2010	71%	19,076	96,511 mi
2009	72%	15,958	95,663 mi
2008	69%	4,656	110,815 mi
2007	70%	1,546	105,650 mi

Questions about the Hyundai i30

Is the Hyundai i30 reliable?

Across its 15 model years in our data (2007 to 2021), the Hyundai i30 averages a 79% MOT pass rate, from 183,895 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.

Which year Hyundai i30 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Hyundai i30 has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 69%, a 22 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.