What are the common problems with the 6-10 year old Hyundai I30?

The top failure areas for the 6-10-year-old Hyundai I30 are: Lamps & Electrics (6.0% risk), Brakes (5.6% risk), Tyres (3.2% risk).

Hyundai I30 MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

Q: Is a 6-10 year old Hyundai I30 reliable?

Based on 211,620 MOT tests, 6-10-year-old Hyundai I30 has a 31.5% failure rate. This is above the UK average of 28%.

31.5%

MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old Hyundai I30 vehicles

Based on 211,620 MOT tests

3.5pp above the UK average (28%)

This model shows significant deterioration in this age bracket, with a 31.5% failure rate. Pre-MOT inspection strongly recommended, especially for lamps & electrics.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old Hyundai I30 are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 6.0%

Brakes 5.6%

Tyres 3.2%

Suspension 2.7%

Steering 2.6%

Visibility 2.3%

Body & Chassis 0.5%

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 6-10 year old Hyundai I30 reliable?

6-10-year-old Hyundai I30 vehicles have a 31.5% failure rate, which is above average. Consider a pre-MOT inspection, particularly checking lamps & electrics.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old Hyundai I30?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 6.0% failure risk
Brakes — 5.6% failure risk
Tyres — 3.2% failure risk

How can I prepare my Hyundai I30 for its MOT?

For a 6-10-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.

Other Hyundai I30 Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-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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