Is the Hyundai I30 reliable?

The Hyundai I30 has an average MOT pass rate of 79% across 15 years, based on 183,895 tests in 2026. That's 3 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2019 with a 91% pass rate.

Which year Hyundai I30 is best?

The 2019 Hyundai I30 has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 69%. There's a 22 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

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

About the Hyundai I30

The Hyundai I30 has been tested 183,895 times in 2026 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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1353cc)

£1,137

Road Tax

£195

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,587

Per month£132/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Hyundai I30?

vs national average-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