2020 Hyundai i30 · 3,299 MOT tests
2020 Hyundai i30 reliability
2020 Hyundai i30s fail 12.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 i30 years (3,299 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i30s: 34%)
- 12.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i30s: 34%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 28,620
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,299
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: about average for its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.1% of tests fail here (60% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Hyundai i30
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Lights and electrics1.6%
- Brakes1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Suspension0.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.76%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.24%
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 1.03%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.61%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.39%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.3%
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 (7.61%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.21%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.97%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.42%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Hyundai i30 reliable?
2020 Hyundai i30s fail 12.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 i30 years (3,299 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Hyundai i30 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.76% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.24% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.03% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Hyundai i30 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Hyundai i30 shows 28,620 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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