Hyundai I30
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 15 years from 183,895 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
79%
Total Tests
183,895
Best Year
2019 (91%)
Years Covered
15
How reliable is the Hyundai I30?
Hyundai I30 by Year
| 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 |
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About the Hyundai I30
The Hyundai I30 has been tested 183,895 times in 2024 MOT data across 15 model years (2007 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 8,099 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 69%. With a 22 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer HYUNDAI I30s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 14 percentage points.
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.
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