What are the common problems with the 15+ year old Hyundai I30?

The top failure areas for the 15+-year-old Hyundai I30 are: Lamps & Electrics (24.6% risk), Brakes (20.5% risk), Suspension (18.7% risk).

Hyundai I30 MOT Failure Rate — 15+ Years Old

Q: Is a 15+ year old Hyundai I30 reliable?

Based on 2,712 MOT tests, 15+-year-old Hyundai I30 has a 52.2% failure rate. This is above the UK average of 28%.

52.2%

MOT failure rate for 15+-year-old Hyundai I30 vehicles

Based on 2,712 MOT tests

24.2pp above the UK average (28%)

This model shows significant deterioration in this age bracket, with a 52.2% failure rate. Pre-MOT inspection strongly recommended, especially for lamps & electrics.

Component Risk Breakdown (15+ Years)

Which parts of a 15+-year-old Hyundai I30 are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 24.6%

Brakes 20.5%

Suspension 18.7%

Steering 11.2%

Tyres 8.0%

Visibility 7.3%

Body & Chassis 4.6%

How Does This Compare?

Hyundai I30 MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	10.1%	13,086	Tyres
3-5 years	14.8%	81,817	Tyres
6-10 years	31.5%	211,620	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	44.1%	136,047	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	52.2%	2,712	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 15+ year old Hyundai I30 reliable?

15+-year-old Hyundai I30 vehicles have a 52.2% failure rate, which is above average. Consider a pre-MOT inspection, particularly checking lamps & electrics.

What are the common MOT failures on a 15+ year old Hyundai I30?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 24.6% failure risk
Brakes — 20.5% failure risk
Suspension — 18.7% failure risk

How can I prepare my Hyundai I30 for its MOT?

For a 15+-year-old Hyundai I30, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 15+-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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