Hyundai i30 PD (2017–2025): what fails at MOT
Across 16,855 MOT tests of the Hyundai i30 PD (2017–2025) in the DfT's 2023 MOT data (initial tests, retests excluded), 14.0% failed — about 1 in 7. The parts that fail most are tyres (5.9% of tests), wipers, windscreen and mirrors (4.3%), brakes (2.4%), lights and electrics (2.2%) and exhaust, fuel and emissions (0.8%).
Allowing for age and mileage, the i30 PD has 8% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. That puts it first of the three Hyundai i30 generations on MOT results.
The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.
i30 PD (2017–2025)
MOT: 14.0% of 16,855 initial tests failed — 8% fewer failures than the average car of the same age and mileage
| # | Part / area | Share of MOT tests failing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tyres | 5.9% |
| 2 | wipers, windscreen and mirrors | 4.3% |
| 3 | brakes | 2.4% |
| 4 | lights and electrics | 2.2% |
| 5 | exhaust, fuel and emissions | 0.8% |
Questions
What fails most on a Hyundai i30 PD at MOT?
The most common MOT failure is tyres: 5.9% of Hyundai i30 PD (2017–2025) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed on tyres. Next come wipers, windscreen and mirrors (4.3%) and brakes (2.4%).
How often does a Hyundai i30 PD fail its MOT?
14.0% of Hyundai i30 PD (2017–2025) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed (about 1 in 7), counting initial tests only, across 16,855 tests.
Is the Hyundai i30 PD (2017–2025) reliable?
On MOT results, the Hyundai i30 PD has 8% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. MOT data covers safety and emissions items, not engines or gearboxes.
Does this Hyundai i30 PD data cover engine and gearbox problems?
No. The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.