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Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi reliable? We analysed 748 real MOT tests across 422 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 748 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.0%
Typical Mileage
28,900mi
Annual Mileage
6,852mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi.

Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

81.8%
2023
87.1%
2022
81.3%
2021

Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value 6
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 4

Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,555 mi/yr
Typical
6,852 mi/yr
Average
7,495 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,078 mi/yr

Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 143 81.8% 28,964 41,313 58,543
2022 225 87.1% 17,856 27,537 39,525
2021 316 81.3% 17,214 26,064 36,242

How Long Does a Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi Last?

Based on 422 Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.6 years
Median
2.0 years

Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
28,900 mi
75th Percentile
41,679 mi
95th Percentile
71,458 mi
Max Recorded
124,400 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

87.1% MOT pass rate from 225 tests

Year to avoid
2021

81.3% MOT pass rate from 316 tests

The best year to buy a used Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.1% across 225 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi THIS CAR 84.0% 748 28,900 mi — yrs
Hyundai I10 80.4% 2,829,935 35,978 mi 18 yrs
Hyundai I20 80.2% 1,488,641 45,118 mi 17 yrs
Hyundai I30 76.5% 1,479,391 57,858 mi 19 yrs
Citroen Berlingo Enterprise HDI 71.3% 422 139,122 mi — yrs

Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi?

The Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.0% across 748 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi owner drives around 6,852 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi reliable?
Based on 748 MOT tests, the Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi has a 84.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi do per year?
The typical Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi does around 6,852 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi is 2022 with a 87.1% pass rate across 225 tests.