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Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI reliable? We analysed 4,627 real MOT tests across 1,197 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,627 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.3%
Typical Mileage
68,066mi
Annual Mileage
8,415mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI.

Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,821 mi/yr
Typical
8,415 mi/yr
Average
9,083 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,474 mi/yr

Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
68,066 mi
75th Percentile
91,702 mi
95th Percentile
129,720 mi
Max Recorded
236,572 mi

How Does the Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI THIS CAR 88.3% 4,627 68,066 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 DS3 Dstyle + 82.6% 2,634 56,010 mi — yrs

Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI?

The Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.3% across 4,627 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI owner drives around 8,415 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 SE Blue Drive CRDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI reliable?
Based on 4,627 MOT tests, the Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI has a 88.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI do per year?
The typical Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI does around 8,415 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI?
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.