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Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI reliable? We analysed 229 real MOT tests across 103 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 229 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.2%
Typical Mileage
35,578mi
Annual Mileage
8,020mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV 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 Connect MHEV CRDI.

Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI Number Plates

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

Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

87.1%
2021

Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
5,415 mi/yr
Typical
8,020 mi/yr
Average
10,278 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,376 mi/yr

Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 170 87.1% 26,260 36,648 52,557

Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
35,578 mi
75th Percentile
50,895 mi
95th Percentile
79,836 mi
Max Recorded
113,517 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI

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

Best year
2021

87.1% MOT pass rate from 170 tests

The best year to buy a used Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.1% across 170 tests.

How Does the Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV 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 Connect MHEV CRDI THIS CAR 88.2% 229 35,578 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
BMW 116D M Sport Auto 95.4% 173 54,890 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI?

The Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.2% across 229 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI owner drives around 8,020 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 Connect MHEV CRDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI reliable?
Based on 229 MOT tests, the Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI has a 88.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI do per year?
The typical Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI does around 8,020 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV 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.
What is the best year to buy a Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV CRDI is 2021 with a 87.1% pass rate across 170 tests.