2011 Hyundai i30 · 29,240 MOT tests
2011 Hyundai i30 reliability
2011 Hyundai i30s fail 44.2% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 14 i30 years (29,240 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i30s: 34%)
- 44.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i30s: 34%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 82,414
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 29,240
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 14.7% of tests fail here (83% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Hyundai i30
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.4%
- Suspension15.4%
- Brakes14.7%
- Tyres7.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.4%
- Body, chassis and structure4.4%
- Steering2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 9.08%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 7.13%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.88%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.75%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.16%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 2.96%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.87%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.9%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.64%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.96%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Hyundai i30 reliable?
2011 Hyundai i30s fail 44.2% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 14 i30 years (29,240 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Hyundai i30 MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (9.08% of tests), position lamp not working (7.13% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (3.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Hyundai i30 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Hyundai i30 shows 82,414 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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