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

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Is the Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi reliable? We analysed 1,659 real MOT tests across 876 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,659 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.6%
Typical Mileage
31,060mi
Annual Mileage
7,428mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai I30 SE Connect 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 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi.

Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Number Plates

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

Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

89.6%
2023
87.2%
2022
87.1%
2021
86.5%
2020

Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Hyundai I30 SE Connect 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 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7

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

How many miles does a typical Hyundai I30 SE Connect 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
4,772 mi/yr
Typical
7,428 mi/yr
Average
8,286 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,904 mi/yr

Hyundai I30 SE Connect 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 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 96 89.6% 21,352 28,202 40,041
2022 358 87.2% 22,944 32,915 44,443
2021 1,009 87.1% 20,533 31,166 42,915
2020 126 86.5% 17,466 24,074 32,730

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

Based on 876 Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.1 years
Median
3.0 years

Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai I30 SE Connect 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
31,060 mi
75th Percentile
42,768 mi
95th Percentile
68,174 mi
Max Recorded
155,200 mi

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

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

Best year
2023

89.6% MOT pass rate from 96 tests

Year to avoid
2020

86.5% MOT pass rate from 126 tests

The best year to buy a used Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.6% across 96 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.5% — 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 SE Connect 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 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi THIS CAR 87.6% 1,659 31,060 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
Suzuki Sv 650 SL0 85.3% 1,059 18,636 mi 16 yrs

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

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

The Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.6% across 1,659 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 SE Connect 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 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi owner drives around 7,428 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 T-gdi — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi reliable?
Based on 1,659 MOT tests, the Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi has a 87.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi do per year?
The typical Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi does around 7,428 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai I30 SE Connect 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 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Hyundai I30 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi is 2023 with a 89.6% pass rate across 96 tests.