Hyundai I30 common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Hyundai I30 at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 106,845 UK MOT tests of the Hyundai I30 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is rbt (sp) (efficiency below requirements): recorded on 3% of tests of 2015–2017 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 10× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: track rod end (ball joint has excessive play) (9.2×); parking brake performance (inoperative on one side) (10×); track rod end (ball joint has slight play) (7.9×). The most common reasons a Hyundai I30 fails its MOT are stop lamp (not working); rbt (sp) (efficiency below requirements); track rod end (ball joint has excessive play).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Hyundai I30
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Hyundai I30 than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3% | 0.3% | 10× | 10,140 |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play | MOT fail | 2012–2014 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 13% | 1.4% | 9.2× | 7,800 |
| Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side | MOT fail | 2013–2015 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 6% | 0.6% | 10× | 3,266 |
| Track rod end: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2012–2014 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 5.5% | 0.7% | 7.9× | 5,639 |
| Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2008–2010 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 7.5% | 1.3% | 5.8× | 2,875 |
| Stop lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 5.3% | 1.4% | 3.8× | 3,428 |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 4.1% | 1.3% | 3.2× | 7,500 |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2010–2012 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.8× | 4,234 |
Hyundai I30 by mileage (2015–2017 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 881 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (17%) | — |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 6,044 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (14%) | — |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 10,140 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements (3%, 10×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 7,500 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20%) | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements (4.3%, 8.6×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 3,428 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (22%) | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements (5.7%, 9.5×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 1,370 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21%) | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements (5.4%, 7.7×) |
| 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 490 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (23%) | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements (5.9%, 6.6×) |
Hyundai I30 by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 953 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (4.3×) |
| 2008 | 2,793 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (6.1×) |
| 2009 | 9,419 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (5.8×) |
| 2010 | 10,964 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (4.9×) |
| 2011 | 9,384 | Stop lamp: not working at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (3.8×) |
| 2012 | 9,063 | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (7.3×) |
| 2013 | 10,680 | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (10×) |
| 2014 | 10,031 | Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (10×) |
| 2015 | 13,843 | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (9.5×) |
| 2016 | 9,669 | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (10×) |
| 2017 | 6,848 | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (9.3×) |
| 2018 | 7,411 | Brake discs: worn, but not excessively at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (1.6×) |
| 2019 | 4,164 | Tyres (condition): has ply or cords exposed at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (2.3×) |
| 2020 | 1,564 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (1.8×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Hyundai I30?
In 106,845 UK MOT tests of the Hyundai I30 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is rbt (sp) (efficiency below requirements): recorded on 3% of tests of 2015–2017 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 10× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: track rod end (ball joint has excessive play) (9.2×); parking brake performance (inoperative on one side) (10×); track rod end (ball joint has slight play) (7.9×). The most common reasons a Hyundai I30 fails its MOT are stop lamp (not working); rbt (sp) (efficiency below requirements); track rod end (ball joint has excessive play).
Why do Hyundai I30s fail the MOT?
Across 106,845 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Hyundai I30 were stop lamp (not working) (7% of tests); rbt (sp) (efficiency below requirements) (6.3% of tests); track rod end (ball joint has excessive play) (9% of tests).
At what mileage do Hyundai I30 problems start?
The clearest Hyundai I30-specific issue, rbt (sp) (efficiency below requirements), peaks against other cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) on 2015–2017 cars (3% of tests vs 0.3% for all cars that age).
Where does this Hyundai I30 data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 106,845 tests of the Hyundai I30. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.