HYUNDAI I30 Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 9,072 MOT tests from 744 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every HYUNDAI I30 has the same fault.

HYUNDAI I30's have a very good reliability rating of 613/999. The score was calculated from the average of every HYUNDAI I30 that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
N/A	N/A	816/999Excellent	68,619 miles	593 vehicles
N/A	N/A	758/999Very good	73,362 miles	2,577 vehicles
N/A	N/A	743/999Very good	75,318 miles	777 vehicles
N/A	N/A	697/999Good	78,163 miles	2,398 vehicles
N/A	N/A	637/999Good	76,335 miles	3,605 vehicles
N/A	N/A	607/999Good	83,139 miles	6,384 vehicles
N/A	N/A	604/999Good	73,483 miles	3,281 vehicles
N/A	N/A	583/999Above average	73,347 miles	2,401 vehicles
N/A	N/A	572/999Above average	85,489 miles	5,866 vehicles
N/A	N/A	543/999Above average	66,745 miles	1,697 vehicles
N/A	N/A	482/999Average	90,521 miles	1,293 vehicles
N/A	N/A	475/999Average	95,921 miles	1,102 vehicles
N/A	N/A	457/999Average	86,828 miles	1,037 vehicles

How reliable is the HYUNDAI I30?

Based on 9,072 MOT tests from 744 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

744

MOT tests

9,072

Pass rate

76.5%

Median mileage

82,384 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every HYUNDAI I30 has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 665 out of 999.

Common HYUNDAI I30 MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 1,780 advisory comments and 138 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 402 advisory comments and 44 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 433 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.

What to inspect

Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))

Parking brake faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 285 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a parking brake that did not hold well enough or had a component defect.

What to inspect

Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.

Example MOT wording: PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY BELOW REQUIREMENTS (1.4.2 (A) (I))

Lamp and bulb faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 166 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.

What to inspect

Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (A) (II))

Oil leak

VehicleScore MOT data includes 145 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.

What to inspect

Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.

Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))

Track rod wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 140 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record play or damage at a track rod or track rod end.

What to inspect

Check for play when the steering wheel is rocked and listen for a knock while turning.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.1.3 (B) (I))

Registration plate condition

VehicleScore MOT data includes 121 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a number plate that was deteriorated, insecure, or did not meet the plate rules.

What to inspect

Check both plates are secure, clean, and clearly readable.

Example MOT wording: FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED BUT NOT LIKELY TO BE MISREAD (0.1 (B))

HYUNDAI I30 MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2023	12	15	86.7%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2022	26	50	92%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2021	11	33	93.9%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2020	9	43	93%	Brake disc wear, Tyre wear
2019	24	122	91%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2018	55	394	85.3%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2017	54	466	84.1%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2016	53	522	78.4%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2015	113	1226	79.1%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2014	62	786	76.8%	Tyre wear, Track rod wear
2013	68	989	74.9%	Tyre wear, Track rod wear
2012	56	875	73.6%	Tyre wear, Track rod wear
2011	65	1152	71.5%	Tyre wear, Coil spring issues
2010	70	1252	74.2%	Tyre wear, Coil spring issues
2009	45	846	73.5%	Tyre wear, Coil spring issues
2008	9	189	73%	Corrosion, Brake disc wear

What to check when buying a used HYUNDAI I30

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Parking brake faults. Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Track rod wear. Check for play when the steering wheel is rocked and listen for a knock while turning.
Registration plate condition. Check both plates are secure, clean, and clearly readable.

Buying a HYUNDAI I30?

Common problems tell you what can affect HYUNDAI I30s generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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