2018 Hyundai i30 · 25,492 MOT tests
2018 Hyundai i30 reliability
2018 Hyundai i30s fail 14.1% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 14 i30 years (25,492 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i30s: 34%)
- 14.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i30s: 34%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 38,635
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 25,492
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.2% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Hyundai i30
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Brakes2.8%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Suspension0.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.62%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.67%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.46%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.27%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.11%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.71%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.29%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.98%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.45%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.57%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.46%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Hyundai i30 reliable?
2018 Hyundai i30s fail 14.1% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 14 i30 years (25,492 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Hyundai i30 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.62% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.67% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Hyundai i30 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Hyundai i30 shows 38,635 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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